1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'Esprit frappeur is a 1851 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a lithograph titled "L'Esprit frappeur" by Honoré Daumier, created between 1865 and 1868. The scene shows a group of people gathered around a woman seated in a chair, with one person holding a tray. The woman appears to be in a trance-like state, while the others seem to be observing her with interest. The lithograph is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the facial expressions and clothing of the figures. The use of shading and texture adds depth to the image, creating a sense of atmosphere and mood. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the world of lithography.
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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