Who painted Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris?

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1844.

Where can I see Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris?

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris?

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris?

Museum-quality prints of Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a scene in a hat shop.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a man and woman surrounded by hats, with the woman trying on a hat and the man displaying a serious expression, reflecting the societal norms of 19th-century France.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of lithography emphasizes contrasts, contributing to the overall mood of the scene and highlighting the figures' elaborate clothing.

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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…