1848
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Doux loisir d'un quincailler retiré di commerce... is a 1848 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, surrounded by various objects. He is wearing a hat and holding a book in his left hand, while his right hand rests on his lap. The man's facial expression is one of contentment, as if he is enjoying a quiet moment to himself. The man's attire and the objects surrounding him suggest that he is a quincailler, or hardware merchant, who has retired from commerce. The painting's title, "Doux loisir d'un quincailler retiré di commerce...", supports this interpretation. The painting's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, inviting the viewer to step into the man's peaceful world. To learn more about the artist who created this charming scene, look up Daumier, Honoré.
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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