Who painted 5 heures du soir?

5 heures du soir was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see 5 heures du soir?

5 heures du soir is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is 5 heures du soir?

5 heures du soir is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of 5 heures du soir?

Museum-quality prints of 5 heures du soir are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

5 heures du soir

Honoré Daumier , 1839

5 heures du soir is a crayon print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper center in plate: LA JOURNEE DU CELIBATAIRE.; by later hand, upper right in graphite: 10; lower right in image in plate: h.D.; lower left below image in plate: Imp. d'Aubert & Cie.; lower right below image in plate: Au Bureau du Charivari R. du Croissant 16; across bottom in plate: 5 HEURES DU SOIR / Mr Coquelet vous êtes un être insociable; vous vous entendez avec vot' chien; voila deux fois que j'en ai / 149, il saute sur la table et il brouille tout. Votre chien est un compere!....et vous un vieux tricheur.; by later hand, lower left to lower center in graphite: L.D. 616 HD 2007; by later hand, lower right in graphite: [?] / 21861; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: os 14 Set of 12

About this work

Overview

5 heures du soir is a crayon lithograph in black on wove paper, created by French artist Honoré Daumier in 1839. The print captures a chaotic scene, characteristic of Daumier's socially conscious and often satirical body of work.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a disrupted scene with two men in the foreground, one standing with a broken table, the other seated and gesturing, while a woman observes from the background. A dog adds to the turmoil, reflecting Daumier's commentary on social upheaval.

Technique & Style

Executed in dark, muted black tones on wove paper, the lithograph showcases Daumier's mastery of chiaroscuro, enhancing the sense of disorder and emphasizing the emotional intensity of the moment.

History & Provenance

Created during a period of significant social and political change in France (between the 1830 Revolution and the fall of the Second Empire in 1870), this work aligns with Daumier's republican democrat stance, critiquing societal norms through satire.

Context

Part of Daumier's extensive output for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, 5 heures du soir reflects his role as a vocal critic of monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through caricature and printmaking.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's satirical oeuvre, 5 heures du soir contributes to his enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in 19th-century French art, notable for his political engagement and innovative print techniques.

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Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…