Who painted Une Promenade conjugale?

Une Promenade conjugale was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

Where can I see Une Promenade conjugale?

Une Promenade conjugale is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une Promenade conjugale?

Une Promenade conjugale is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Une Promenade conjugale

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Une Promenade conjugale is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une Promenade conjugale is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, offering a satirical glimpse into domestic life through a humorous, everyday scenario.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman standing over her prone, awkwardly positioned male companion during a walk, conveying a commentary on marital dynamics and potentially the social norms of the time.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, loose lines and a sketchy aesthetic, the work showcases Daumier's caricaturist approach, emphasizing the scene's comedic imbalance.

History & Provenance

Created during Daumier's prolific period of social commentary in mid-19th-century France, this lithograph was likely produced for publication in satirical journals like *La Caricature* or *Le Charivari*.

Context

Reflecting Daumier's republican and democratic beliefs, *Une Promenade conjugale* sits within his broader critique of French social hierarchies, though this piece focuses on domestic rather than overtly political themes.

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.