1844
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un Diner chez Véry is a 1844 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a man in a top hat and coat, holding a cane and gesturing to a waiter. The waiter, dressed in a dark jacket and white apron, stands with his back to the viewer, holding a tray. The scene is set against a plain background, with the title "Un Diner chez Véry" written at the top. The image is rendered in a range of grays, from light to dark, with bold lines and expressive shading. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The Romanticism movement is characterized by its emphasis on emotion and imagination, and this lithograph is a prime example. To learn more about this artistic style, explore the works of Daumier, Honoré, a leading figure in the Romantic movement.
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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