1857
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A la minute is a 1857 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two men on horse-drawn carriages, looking different. One man is smiling slightly, while the other looks serious. This contrast is interesting because it shows how people can react differently in the same situation, and it says something about the people in the scene. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create this scene, which makes it feel real and everyday. The men's expressions are what make the picture interesting, as they seem to be thinking different things. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking into the technique: lithography.
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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