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Quand des femmes savent avoir ...
Quand des femmes savent avoir ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Quand des femmes savent avoir.
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Overview
Quand des femmes savent avoir... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of conversation between two women on a cobbled street.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts two women in 1850s Parisian attire, engaged in discussion, their facial expressions and gestures conveying the subtleties of urban social interaction.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithographic technique, characterized by expressive lines and a focus on capturing everyday gestures, brings the scene to life, showcasing his observational skill.
Context
This work is representative of Daumier's frequent depiction of everyday street scenes, a subject that fascinated him and allowed him to exercise his rapid and expressive lithographic style.
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Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…
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