Who painted It's nothing Eleanor...?

It's nothing Eleanor... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1857.

Where can I see It's nothing Eleanor...?

It's nothing Eleanor... is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is It's nothing Eleanor...?

It's nothing Eleanor... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

It's nothing Eleanor...

Honoré Daumier , 1857

It's nothing Eleanor... is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print, titled 'It's nothing Eleanor.

About this work

The woman's expression is what makes this work interesting - it seems like she's frustrated with her task.

You see a woman sitting at a table, looking unhappy.
She's surrounded by papers and quills, but she's not working.
The woman's expression is what makes this work interesting - it seems like she's frustrated with her task.

The artist drew this scene to comment on everyday life.
The details in the room add to the scene's feeling.

Check out the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879) for more scenes like this.

Overview

This print, titled 'It's nothing Eleanor...', is part of the 'Parisian Sketches' series, published in Le Charivari on March 6, 1857, as plate 34. It depicts a moment of everyday life, focusing on a woman's emotional state.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a woman surrounded by writing materials, conveys frustration through her expression, suggesting discontent with her task. The scene comments on the mundane struggles of daily life.

Technique & Style

While specific technical details of this print are not provided, it is characteristic of Honoré Daumier's work, known for its expressive and often socially conscious depictions of Parisian life.

History & Provenance

Published in Le Charivari in 1857, the print's provenance and current location are not specified in the provided information.

Context

Part of 'Parisian Sketches', it aligns with Daumier's thematic focus on portraying the realities of urban life in 19th-century 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.