Membres de la société de secours du Dix-Décembre ...
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Membres de la société de secours du Dix-Décembre ... is a 1850 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see three figures in a dynamic confrontation, with two holding wooden clubs and one on the ground. The scene is set against a vague crowd backdrop, which adds to the tension. Daumier's use of simple lines and shading creates a sense of movement and emotion. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how Daumier created this dramatic scene.
