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Monsieur sera très bien ici..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1870

Monsieur sera très bien ici...

Honoré Daumier

1870

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Monsieur sera très bien ici... is a 1870 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts two men standing in a dimly lit room, with one man gesturing towards a window. The man on the left wears a top hat and holds an umbrella, while the man on the right points towards the window with his right hand. The room is sparse, with a simple floor and walls that appear to be made of wood or stone. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene, with the light from the window casting a warm glow on the men's faces. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the two men lost in thought as they gaze out the window. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Honoré Daumier.

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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