Who painted Une nuit au poste?

Une nuit au poste was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

Where can I see Une nuit au poste?

Une nuit au poste is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une nuit au poste?

Une nuit au poste is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Une nuit au poste

Honoré Daumier , 1848

Une nuit au poste is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une nuit au poste is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1848, showcasing a lighthearted scene of three guards at rest.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three guards in relaxed poses, with two reclining on a bed and one standing nearby, highlighting the humor in their break from duty through exaggerated expressions and detailed uniforms.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and nuanced renderings, evident in the guards' uniforms and facial expressions.

Context

By portraying guards in a humorous, relaxed setting, Daumier subverted the typical depiction of guards as serious figures, offering a commentary on their role.

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.