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Un homme poursuivi ...

Honoré Daumier

1854

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

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Un homme poursuivi ... is a 1854 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1854 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a man in a big hat and fancy clothes, with people watching him in the background. He's dressed in a funny way, with big feathers on his hat. The artist made this picture to comment on the people of his time, using humor to make a point. You can learn more about the artist who made this, artist: Daumier, Honoré.

About the artist

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.

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