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La Cour, vidant le délibéré...

La Cour, vidant le délibéré..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1845
La Cour, vidant le délibéré..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1845

La Cour, vidant le délibéré... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. La Cour, vidant le délibéré.

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Overview

La Cour, vidant le délibéré... is a 1845 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent printmaker and caricaturist of 19th-century France.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solemn courtroom scene, with a judge and lawyers at a table, critiquing the judicial system and social hierarchies of the time.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work showcases Daumier's realistic style and attention to detail, capturing the formality of the courtroom setting.

History & Provenance

Created during the July Monarchy, the print reflects Daumier's republican democratic stance and his commentary on French society between 1830 and 1870.

Context

As a contributor to publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, Daumier used his art to satirize France's political and social elite.

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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Who painted La Cour, vidant le délibéré...?

La Cour, vidant le délibéré... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see La Cour, vidant le délibéré...?

La Cour, vidant le délibéré... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is La Cour, vidant le délibéré...?

La Cour, vidant le délibéré... is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of La Cour, vidant le délibéré... are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.