Who painted Théatre de palais royal...?

Théatre de palais royal... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1837.

Where can I see Théatre de palais royal...?

Théatre de palais royal... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Théatre de palais royal...?

Théatre de palais royal... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Théatre de palais royal...

Honoré Daumier , 1837

Théatre de palais royal... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Théatre de palais royal is a 1837 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a dramatic scene with three figures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene, suggestive of a theatrical performance, features characters with exaggerated expressions and postures, conveying a moment of surprise or alarm and inviting the viewer to infer the narrative context.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work showcases Daumier's characteristic blend of theatricality and humor, with deliberate exaggeration of the figures' reactions.

Artist & collection

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.