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Aspect des rues de Paris depuis ...

Honoré Daumier

1856

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

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Aspect des rues de Paris depuis ... is a 1856 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1856 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a lively city street scene with children and dogs playing. The scene is full of energy, with fluid lines and exaggerated expressions. This gives the scene a humorous tone, and also comments on how property owners felt about kids and dogs in Paris. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how this artwork was made.

About the artist

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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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