Lawyer was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1844.

Where can I see Lawyer?

Lawyer is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lawyer?

Lawyer is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Lawyer are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Lawyer

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Lawyer is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in later hand, upper center verso in graphite: 8 (encircled)

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's 'Lawyer' is a 1844 drawing executed in black chalk on laid paper, exemplifying the artist's critical engagement with French society.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lawyer, a figure Daumier frequently used to comment on institutional power, conveying a sense of emotional expression through simple, yet evocative, representation.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Daumier's use of stark, expressive linework, characteristic of his satirical style, and the texture of black chalk on laid paper adds depth to the image.

Context

This drawing is part of Daumier's broader oeuvre, which often targeted the French establishment, reflecting his republican democratic views.

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Artist & collection

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…