Artwork

C'est bizarre ... été

C'est bizarre ... été, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1854
C'est bizarre ... été, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1854

C'est bizarre ... été is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. C'est bizarre.

About this work

Overview

C'est bizarre... été is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1854, capturing a moment of conversation between two formally dressed men in a simple outdoor setting.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men, one seated and one standing, engaged in conversation, with their formal attire contrasting against a minimalist background of trees and hills, highlighting societal norms and class distinctions.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and nuanced representations, used here to emphasize the figures and their interaction.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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…

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Reviews

Frequently asked questions

Who painted C'est bizarre ... été?

C'est bizarre ... été was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1854.

Where can I see C'est bizarre ... été?

C'est bizarre ... été is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is C'est bizarre ... été?

C'est bizarre ... été is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of C'est bizarre ... été?

Museum-quality prints of C'est bizarre ... été are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.