Artwork
March without Lent
March without Lent is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
You see a crowd of people marching in the rain, with umbrellas and hats, in a somewhat disorganized manner.
The scene is interesting because it shows everyday life in France during the 19th century, and the way people reacted to the weather.
To learn more about the artist's style and other works, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Overview
March without Lent is a print published in the French satirical magazine Le Charivari on March 12, 1869, as part of the series News of the Day.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowd of people marching in the rain, carrying umbrellas and wearing hats, conveying a sense of everyday life in 19th-century France and the populace's response to inclement weather.
History & Provenance
Originally published as plate 43 in a series, the work offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time, with its themes and style reflecting the era's social and artistic currents.
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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