Le Coup de canon du Palais-Royal
1846
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1846
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Coup de canon du Palais-Royal is a 1846 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a scene of men gathered on a bridge, with one man in the foreground holding a large object. The men are dressed in dark coats and hats, and the background features a building with columns and a large tree. In the foreground, the man holding the object is the central figure, while the other men are positioned around him. The scene appears to be set in a urban environment, with the bridge and building creating a sense of depth and context. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and detail in the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure and the object he is holding. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Daumier, Honoré.
