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Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus...

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1839
Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1839

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus.

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Overview

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a serene bedroom scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a man engrossed in reading while another person leans in close, conveying a sense of domestic intimacy and tranquility in a softly lit nighttime setting.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography to create this work, utilizing the medium to capture the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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…

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Who painted Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus...?

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus...?

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus...?

Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Le mari lisant: nous étions mollement étendus... are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.