Artwork

Painters and the bourgeois

Painters and the bourgeois, by Honoré Daumier, 1862
Painters and the bourgeois, by Honoré Daumier, 1862

Painters and the bourgeois is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Painters and the bourgeois is a print by Honoré Daumier, created in 1862. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a dimly lit room: one painting at an easel, the other observing intently. The scene captures a moment of interaction between artist and onlooker, highlighting the relationship between creator and bourgeois patron.

Technique & Style

Daumier's work is characterized by a raw, unpolished style, with exaggerated facial features that convey a sense of humanity. The rough, sketch-like quality of the print emphasizes the artist's focus on the unvarnished reality of the creative process.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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