Artwork

Rifolard is more delighted than ever...

Rifolard is more delighted than ever..., by Honoré Daumier, 1848
Rifolard is more delighted than ever..., by Honoré Daumier, 1848

Rifolard is more delighted than ever... 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. Rifolard is more delighted than ever.

About this work

The man's joy is what makes this work interesting - it's a simple moment that says a lot about everyday life.

You see a man laughing and holding a glass of wine in this painting.
He's sitting at a table with others, but he's the focus.
The man's joy is what makes this work interesting - it's a simple moment that says a lot about everyday life.

The artist drew this scene in a way that makes you feel like you're there.
The details are subtle, but they add to the atmosphere.

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

Overview

Rifolard is more delighted than ever... is a print by Honoré Daumier, published in Le Charivari on November 16, 1848, as part of the series The Banqueters.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man laughing and raising a glass of wine at a table with others, capturing a moment of everyday joy. His delight is the central focus, conveying a sense of simple, relatable pleasure.

Technique & Style

Daumier's drawing style creates an immersive atmosphere, with subtle details that draw the viewer into the scene. The artist's use of visual elements effectively conveys the mood and feeling of the moment.

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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