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Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857

Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan

Honoré Daumier

1857

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan 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 painting shows two people in the water, with a beach scene behind them. Their faces are interesting. They seem to be part of a bigger scene with other figures around them, which adds to the story. The people in the water look like they're doing something important, but it's not clear what. This makes the painting feel mysterious. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré to see more of his unique style.

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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