1846
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Recherche infructueuse de la planète Leverrier is a 1846 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph on newsprint depicts a couple standing on a beach at night, gazing up at the stars. The man, dressed in a suit and top hat, holds a telescope in his right hand, while the woman, wearing a long dress and coat, stands beside him. In the background, a small boat can be seen on the water. The couple's attire and the telescope suggest a sense of curiosity and exploration. The night sky is filled with stars, adding to the sense of wonder and discovery. This image is a great example of the Romanticism movement, and you can learn more about it by exploring the work of 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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