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Ils vont un train d'enfer ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1855

Ils vont un train d'enfer ...

Honoré Daumier

1855

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Ils vont un train d'enfer ... is a 1855 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a man and woman walking in a barren landscape with a train in the background. The man wears a tall hat and long coat, while the woman has a bonnet and long dress. She's carrying a woven basket. This scene shows how industry was changing daily life. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré to learn more about his views on industrialization.

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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