Who painted Une visite du jour de l'an?

Une visite du jour de l'an was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1857.

Where can I see Une visite du jour de l'an?

Une visite du jour de l'an is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une visite du jour de l'an?

Une visite du jour de l'an is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Une visite du jour de l'an

Honoré Daumier , 1857

Une visite du jour de l'an is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Here, the crowded stairs and mismatched coats highlight how crowded New Year visits could feel.

Daumier’s 1857 lithograph shows a man in a coat climbing stairs with a small child. Two more kids follow, one dragging a sled. The hallway behind them is packed with hats, coats, and household clutter.

Daumier loved to poke fun at daily life. Here, the crowded stairs and mismatched coats highlight how crowded New Year visits could feel. The sled adds a playful touch without stealing the scene.

Look at the way shadows fall across the wall. It makes the hallway feel real and cramped. Check out Daumier, Honoré next.

Overview

Une visite du jour de l'an is a 1857 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a man ascending a staircase with a child, accompanied by two others.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a New Year's visit, conveying a sense of familial warmth amidst the chaos of crowded stairs and cluttered surroundings, highlighting the social customs of the time.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of intricate detail and shading creates a sense of depth, making the hallway appear cramped and realistic, while the figures' expressions and postures convey a nuanced balance of warmth and humor.

Context

The artwork reflects Daumier's tendency to observe and comment on daily life, using humor to highlight the complexities of social interactions, such as the crowded and sometimes chaotic nature of New Year's visits.

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.