Artwork
Interior of an Omnibus
Interior of an Omnibus is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Interior of an Omnibus is a 1864 print by Honoré Daumier, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded carriage with five passengers, showcasing the artist's interest in everyday life. A man in a top hat and coat is surrounded by others, including a woman with a baby and another with a bag.
Technique & Style
Daumier's sketch emphasizes the rough textures of the passengers' clothing and the confined space, characteristic of his realistic style, which prioritizes unpolished, authentic representations of life.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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