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Mr. et Mme Prudhomme prenant un ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1866

Mr. et Mme Prudhomme prenant un ...

Honoré Daumier

1866

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mr. et Mme Prudhomme prenant un ... is a 1866 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man and woman dressed in silly outfits, standing in front of a big building. The man is wearing a Roman helmet and has a big grin on his face. This artwork is funny because it makes fun of people in a lighthearted way. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: lithography.

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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