Who painted Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg?

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg?

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg?

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg

Honoré Daumier , 1839

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. The print is a representation of everyday life in Paris, rendered in a satirical style characteristic of the artist's work.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a man in a top hat and long coat executing an exaggerated kick, his face comically distorted. Onlookers and a dog observe the spectacle in the Luxembourg Gardens, while a smaller inset shows a figure sleeping on the ground. The title suggests a humorous take on a leisurely stroll.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed rapid, rough lines to convey a sense of liveliness and playfulness in the composition. The lithograph's sketchy quality adds to its satirical tone, underscoring the artist's commentary on Parisian society.

History & Provenance

The print was produced during Daumier's tenure as a press illustrator, contributing to publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari. This work reflects the artist's engagement with social commentary during a period of significant political change in France.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.