1846
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Un Père heureux is a 1846 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man holding his glasses in front of his eyes, looking at a baby in a crib. The man is dressed in dark clothing and has a contented expression on his face. The baby is lying on its back, covered with a white blanket. The scene is set against a dark background, which emphasizes the man's happy demeanor. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and highlights the man's facial expression. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, which often featured emotional and expressive works. If you're interested in learning more about this style, 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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