1854
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Pruth is a 1854 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a giant figure pouring water from a jug labeled "PRUTH", with soldiers in the background. The giant is the main focus, but the soldiers are also interesting. They seem to be watching the giant with a mix of fear and curiosity. This contrast between the giant and the soldiers adds depth to the scene. The expressive lines and simple composition make this work stand out, reminiscent of the style used in technique: lithography.
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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