1852
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
(Le Domestique) - Monsieur ferait bien... is a 1852 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts two men standing in a room, engaged in conversation. The man on the left is holding a dark garment, while the man on the right is gesturing with his hands. The scene is set against a plain background, with the men's clothing and the garment being the main focal points. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the image. The style of the lithograph is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism, with the artist's attention to detail and use of everyday subjects. For more information on this style, explore the movement of Realism.
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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