1852
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller... en mer is a 1852 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a chaotic scene of people on a boat, with some individuals struggling to stay upright while others lie on the ground. The boat appears to be in disarray, with objects scattered about. In the background, the sea stretches out, with other boats visible in the distance. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth in the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The overall mood of the piece is one of turmoil and disorder. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of 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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