Le Jour n'est pas plus pur...
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le Jour n'est pas plus pur... is a 1841 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph on newsprint depicts two figures in an allegorical scene. The figure on the left is a man with a beard and a headband, wearing a tunic, while the figure on the right is a woman with a headband and a bow and quiver of arrows on her back. Both figures are shown in profile, facing each other. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The figures are rendered in bold lines and shading, with attention to detail in their facial expressions and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, which influenced this work, you can explore the art of Daumier, Honoré.
