Who painted Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ...?

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1849.

Where can I see Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ...?

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ...?

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ...

Honoré Daumier , 1849

Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. 'Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet.

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Overview

'Ma femme reste bien longtemps a ce banquet...' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a tranquil scene of a man lost in thought.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man seated in a chair, resting his head on his hand, with a child at his feet. The contrast between the man's calm demeanor and the cluttered table suggests a lively gathering has recently taken place, highlighting a moment of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for expressive and detailed renderings. Daumier's use of lithography enables a nuanced capture of the scene's textures and emotions.

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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…