1844
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Carotte du restaurant is a 1844 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph, titled Carotte du restaurant, depicts a scene of four men gathered around a table. Three of the men are seated, while one stands, leaning over the table. The men are dressed in dark attire, with the exception of one who wears a lighter-colored shirt. The table is set with a white tablecloth and a single chair is visible, suggesting a simple yet intimate setting. The lithograph is rendered in a range of grays, with subtle shading and texture that adds depth and nuance to the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the men are engaged in a serious conversation. The use of lithography as a medium allows for a level of detail and expressiveness that is characteristic of Romanticism. For more on this technique, explore the world of 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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