1857
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nouveau divertissement des soirées is a 1857 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man in a suit with a bird on his nose and a woman reacting dramatically. This scene is humorous and playful, showing people in a social setting. The artist used bold lines and shading to create a lively atmosphere, which adds to the comedic feel. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how this artwork was made.
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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