1844
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Un Jour de Grande Tenue is a 1844 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph on wove paper depicts two men in military attire. The man on the left wears a tall hat and a dark jacket with a white sash, while the man on the right sports a similar hat and a dark jacket with a large belly. The background is a light color, allowing the subjects to take center stage. The image is a commentary on the military and its members, with the two men showcasing different aspects of military life. The man on the left appears to be a young recruit, while the man on the right seems to be a more experienced officer. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, check out the Romanticism 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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