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Sur l'Impériale
Sur l'Impériale is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Sur l'Impériale is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a group of 19th-century figures on an elevated platform.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a candid moment among the seated individuals, highlighting their varied, often displeased, expressions. Daumier's work is characterized by its commentary on society, achieved through the depiction of everyday scenes and the people within them.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features exaggerated facial features, demonstrating Daumier's observational skill and satirical style. The medium of lithography allowed for the mass production of such works, making Daumier's social commentary widely accessible.
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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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