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Entre deux plongeons, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1847

Entre deux plongeons

Honoré Daumier

1847

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Entre deux plongeons is a 1847 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph shows a group of people gathered around a table, with one person drinking from a cup. The scene is set in a room with arched windows and a stone floor. In the background, there are several other people standing or sitting, some of whom are looking at the person drinking. The artist has used a range of tones to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures seeming to be lost in their own thoughts. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

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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