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Croyant l'apercevoir ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857

Croyant l'apercevoir ...

Honoré Daumier

1857

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Croyant l'apercevoir ... is a 1857 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two people in a bedroom, one sitting and one in bed. The sitting person wears a nightcap and looks thoughtful. The scene is quiet and intimate, with the two figures in profile, and the artist uses simple details to create a sense of calm. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Daumier, Honoré.

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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