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Madame Prudhomme..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1854

Madame Prudhomme...

Honoré Daumier

1854

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Madame Prudhomme... is a 1854 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1854 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene of a woman and a man walking on a beach, accompanied by a child. The woman is dressed in a plaid dress, while the man wears a striped shirt and pants. The child, who appears to be a boy, is attired in a plaid shirt and pants. In the background, there are several other individuals engaged in various activities. The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. The woman's dress and the man's shirt are rendered in a plaid pattern, which adds a touch of visual interest to the composition. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of everyday life are evident in this piece. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Daumier, Honoré.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
Artist

Honoré Daumier

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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