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Précaution indispensable que prennent les Parisiens ...

Honoré Daumier

1857

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Précaution indispensable que prennent les Parisiens ... is a 1857 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph shows two round men in suits holding lanterns in broad daylight. One looks serious. The other grins. Daumier used this scene to poke fun at Parisian men who dressed too fancy. Their lanterns are silly—like they’re afraid of daylight. The artist mocked fashion trends that hid real personalities. If you like this style, check out more by Daumier, Honoré.