Artwork
Un cours de morale moderne
Un cours de morale moderne is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Un cours de morale moderne is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1857, featuring two conversing figures.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a moment of dialogue between two individuals, conveying social dynamics through their interaction. Exaggerated facial expressions and gestures underscore the character study typical of Daumier's work.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Daumier's attention to detail in the figures' postures and gestures, employing exaggerated expressions to heighten the dramatic effect of the scene.
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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…
