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Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ...

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1850
Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1850

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and discussion among four individuals in a small, intimate setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts people engrossed in reading and discussing newspapers, conveying the significance of news sharing and discussion in everyday life through their varied expressions and interactions.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, a printmaking technique, the work showcases Daumier's skill in capturing detailed facial expressions and the atmosphere of a private moment.

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…

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Who painted Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ...?

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1850.

Where can I see Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ...?

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ...?

Dites donc, M'sieu Colimard ... is associated with Impressionism.

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