1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un Jour de grande revue is a 1847 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a scene of a man and a young boy walking together. The man, dressed in a military uniform, carries a large bundle on his back and holds a long stick in his hand. He looks down at the boy, who is also wearing a military uniform and holding a sword. The background of the image is a blurred cityscape. The image is rendered in shades of gray, with bold lines and expressive brushstrokes. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the two figures are in motion. This image is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to check out the work of artist Daumier, Honoré.
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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