Un amateur difficile
1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un amateur difficile is a 1864 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a crowded art salon with people discussing art and one person cutting food. The scene is lively and chaotic, with many people talking at once. This lithograph gives us a glimpse into the social dynamics of the time, showing how people interacted with art in a public setting. Check out the technique: lithography, used by artist Daumier, Honoré to create this scene.
