11 heures du matin
1839
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1839
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
11 heures du matin is a 1839 crayon by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a top hat and long coat, walking a dog on a leash. His coat flaps open, and he holds a piece of paper or cloth in one hand. The dog trots ahead, while the background has a faint landscape with a few rocks and a bit of water. The title at the top, *"La Journée du Célibataire"* (The Bachelor’s Day), hints this might be a funny take on daily life. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to make it feel lively and real. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
