Artwork
Réunion de Savants se proposant...
Réunion de Savants se proposant... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled 'Réunion de Savants se proposant', captures a scene of six formally dressed men engaged in a lively discussion around a dining table.
Subject & Meaning
The men's animated facial expressions and body language convey the intensity of their intellectual exchange, set against a backdrop of lavish food and simple surroundings.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of lithography allows for expressive rendering of the men's features, contrasting their formal attire with the unadorned background to emphasize the significance of their conversation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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