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Grand train de plaisir, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1864

Grand train de plaisir

Honoré Daumier

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Grand train de plaisir is a 1864 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a crowd of people, excited and surprised. Their faces are exaggerated, with big reactions. This painting is interesting because it shows how people react in a big group, like they're all connected. The artist used cross-hatching to add depth. This makes the scene feel more real and dynamic. It's like you can feel the energy of the crowd. Check out the work of artist: 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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