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Ath. L. Charles Coquerel, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1849

Ath. L. Charles Coquerel

Honoré Daumier

1849

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Ath. L. Charles Coquerel is a 1849 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1849 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, wearing round glasses and a dark jacket. He has his hands clasped together in front of him. The man's facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and chin. His hair is neatly combed, and he appears to be sitting in a formal pose. The portrait is a lithograph, created by Honoré Daumier in 1849. It is part of the Romanticism movement and is held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. If you're interested in learning more about lithography, you can explore the technique next.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
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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