Who painted 7 heures du matin?

7 heures du matin was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see 7 heures du matin?

7 heures du matin is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is 7 heures du matin?

7 heures du matin is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of 7 heures du matin?

Museum-quality prints of 7 heures du matin are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

7 heures du matin

Honoré Daumier , 1839

7 heures du matin 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.; lower left in image in plate: h.D.; lower left below image in plate: Chez Bauger R. du Croissant 16.; lower right below image in plate: Imp d'Aubert & Cie.; across bottom in plate: 7 HEURES DU MATIN. / Reveil de Mr Coquelet Minette et Azor se disputent le baiser paternel Mr Coquelet / souris à cette touchante rivalité.; by later hand, lower left in graphite: D 607; by later hand, lower right in graphite: F / 23306; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 1998 H1 / os 14 Set of 12

About this work

Overview

7 heures du matin is a crayon lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. It is a print on wove paper, executed in black crayon.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a man in a nightcap and robe, holding a small dog and displaying a comical expression. The scene is set against a dark background with hints of a bedroom. The image conveys a sense of humor, suggesting the man's dignity is compromised by the dog's presence.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by loose, expressive lines and shading, lending it energy and movement. Daumier's graphic skill is evident in the bold, confident rendering of the scene.

Context

Daumier produced this work during his tenure as a caricaturist for French newspapers, a period marked by significant political upheaval. His art often critiqued the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his republican sympathies.

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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…