Who painted Le couronnement de son édifice?

Le couronnement de son édifice was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1870.

Where can I see Le couronnement de son édifice?

Le couronnement de son édifice is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le couronnement de son édifice?

Le couronnement de son édifice is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Le couronnement de son édifice?

Museum-quality prints of Le couronnement de son édifice are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le couronnement de son édifice

Honoré Daumier , 1870

Le couronnement de son édifice is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Le couronnement de son édifice is a 1870 print by Honoré Daumier, created using the gillotype process on newsprint.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene with figures and buildings, serving as a satirical commentary on the social and political climate of the late Second French Empire, reflecting Daumier's republican democratic views.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed the gillotype process, a relatively new technique at the time, allowing for mass production of images. This choice highlights the artist's interest in disseminating his work widely.

History & Provenance

Created in 1870, the print is part of Daumier's extensive body of work critiquing power structures in France, a theme he explored from the Revolution of 1830 through 1870.

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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…