Who painted One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style?

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

Where can I see One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style?

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style?

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style

Honoré Daumier , 1848

One of theses day you have to do my portrait in this style is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This lithograph shows a frowning man in a chair. His hands grip the arms. The artist adds quick lines for the room’s shadows.

Daumier made this for a Paris newspaper in 1848. It feels rough and true, like a quick sketch you’d hang on your wall.

Check out Daumier’s other prints next time you’re at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

This lithograph, published in Le Charivari on April 21, 1848, as part of The Artists series, depicts a seated figure with an intense expression, set against a sketchily rendered interior.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a frowning man gripping the arms of his chair, conveys a sense of tension or concentration, though the specific context or identity of the figure is not explicitly defined in the work.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold, expressive lines and economical shading, the print reflects Daumier's signature emphasis on capturing emotional essence over meticulous detail, evoking the immediacy of a rapid sketch.

History & Provenance

Created for a Parisian newspaper in 1848, this work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is showcased alongside other prints by the artist.

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.