Who painted Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ...?

Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1841.

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Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ...?

Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ...

Honoré Daumier , 1841

Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ce monsieur, au sortier de l'estaminet is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of leisure and introspection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man slumped on a sofa, one shoe removed, surrounded by scattered playing cards, conveying a sense of relaxation tinged with melancholy or boredom.

Technique & Style

Daumier's lithograph is characterized by fine lines and shading, employing the technique of lithography to create a sketch-like illustration that invites contemplation.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's commentary on social situations and the human condition, offering insight into the life and emotions of the depicted individual.

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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…