Artwork
En choeur. Le soleil est si beau ...
En choeur. Le soleil est si beau ... 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. En choeur.
About this work
His lines feel alive, like quick sketches dashed off before the moment fades.
Honoré Daumier’s 1841 lithograph shows four Parisians on a rainy street. Their poses suggest gossip or shared laughter. One tilts his head back, mouth open wide. Another holds a folded umbrella like a prop in a play.
Daumier loved these everyday scenes. He worked fast in ink on stone. Each mark stays sharp, even when printed cheaply in newspapers. His lines feel alive, like quick sketches dashed off before the moment fades.
If you like this loose, bold style, look up Daumier, Honoré.
Overview
En choeur. Le soleil est si beau... is a 1841 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a lively scene of four Parisians on a rainy street.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four individuals engaged in animated conversation or laughter, conveying the spirit of urban life and emotional connection among its characters.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithograph is characterized by bold, expressive lines that retain their sharpness even in mass-produced newspaper prints, evoking the immediacy of a quick sketch.
Context
The work reflects Daumier's fascination with everyday Parisian life, using humor and social commentary to capture the essence of the city.
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Artist
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…
