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Oui je viens, dans son temple..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1841

Oui je viens, dans son temple...

Honoré Daumier

1841

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Oui je viens, dans son temple... is a 1841 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a lithograph titled "Oui je viens, dans son temple..." created by Honoré Daumier between 1865 and 1868. The artwork showcases a man dressed in a helmet and armor, standing alongside another individual adorned in a robe and head covering. The scene is rendered in a range of grays, with the figures set against a light gray background. A notable detail in the image is the contrast between the two men's attire, which suggests a sense of difference or conflict between them. This contrast is emphasized by the use of different shades of gray, which adds depth and nuance to the scene. The lithograph is part of the Romanticism movement and is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. For more information on the artist, explore the works of 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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