1855
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Levée en masse en Russie... is a 1855 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts two men standing in front of a crowd, with one man holding a rifle and the other carrying a large bag. The man on the left wears a dark uniform and hat, while the man on the right is dressed in a lighter-colored outfit. The crowd in the background appears to be made up of soldiers, with some holding rifles and others wearing hats. The scene is set against a light-colored background, which helps to highlight the details of the figures in the foreground. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and anticipation, as if the men are preparing for battle. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall impact of the image. To learn more about this technique, look up 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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