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L'ancien négociant

Honoré Daumier , 1842

L'ancien négociant, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1842
L'ancien négociant, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1842

L'ancien négociant is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

L'ancien négociant is a 1842 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a simple interior scene with two figures.

Subject & Meaning

The print contrasts a hunched figure holding a paper with a calm, upright observer, exploring themes of commerce and human interaction in 19th-century France.

Technique & Style

The lithograph's composition relies on the visual contrast between the two figures to convey its themes, characteristic of Daumier's work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted L'ancien négociant?

L'ancien négociant was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1842.

Where can I see L'ancien négociant?

L'ancien négociant is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'ancien négociant?

L'ancien négociant is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of L'ancien négociant?

Museum-quality prints of L'ancien négociant are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.