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Nous voila libres ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1858

Nous voila libres ...

Honoré Daumier

1858

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Nous voila libres ... is a 1858 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two people with big emotions on their faces. They are making dramatic gestures. It's like a funny cartoon, but it's also making a point about society. The people in the painting are exaggerated, which makes it interesting. This style was used to comment on issues of the time. The artist used a technique to create this image. Learn more about 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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