1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ma femme m'a dit: attends moi cinq minutes... is a 1842 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man standing under a dark, umbrella-like shape in a dimly lit space. His coat is loose, and one hand rests in his pocket while the other holds something small. The background is just a few quick lines, making him stand out against a blurry, shadowy area. The title written around the edges hints at a story—something about waiting. Daumier often used humor and everyday moments in his work. Next, look up lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints with stone and ink.
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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