Who painted 9 heures du soir?

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

Where can I see 9 heures du soir?

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

What movement is 9 heures du soir?

9 heures du soir is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of 9 heures du soir are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

9 heures du soir

Honoré Daumier , 1839

9 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.; lower left in image in plate: h.D.; lower left below image in plate: Imp. d'Aubert & Cie.; lower center below image in plate: Daumier Lith; lower right below image in plate: Chez Bauger R. du Croissant 16; across bottom in plate: 9 HEURES DU SOIR. / Mr Coquelet éteignant sa lumiere termine une journée qui semblable la veille / et semblable au lendemain retrace la peinture [?] de la vie du celibataire!; by later hand, lower left in graphite: D 618 - L.D 618; by later hand, lower right in graphite: [?] 23308; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: os 14 Set of 12

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Overview

9 heures du soir is a crayon lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. The print depicts a nighttime scene in a dimly lit bedroom.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph shows two figures in bed, one sitting up with a lantern, the other lying under the covers. The title, translating to '9 o'clock in the evening', suggests a commentary on solitude or bachelor life, reflecting Daumier's satirical interest in contemporary social issues.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography, using quick, sketchy lines to convey the mood of the scene. The technique allowed for expressive and spontaneous renderings, characteristic of his satirical style.

Context

The print is part of Daumier's extensive output during the July Monarchy, a period in which he critiqued social hierarchies and power structures through satire in publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

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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…