1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Prudhomme obligé de prendre des leçons... is a 1867 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, depicting Equestrianism, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man sitting at a piano, looking unhappy. He's being forced to take lessons, which he doesn't seem to enjoy. The artist, Daumier, drew this scene with simple lines and expressions, which makes it relatable and funny. The man's body language says it all - he's not interested in playing. This lithograph is a commentary on everyday life, and it's interesting because it shows how people felt about music lessons back then. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: lithography.
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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