Artwork
Un parisien resté fidèle ...

Un parisien resté fidèle ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
'Un parisien resté fidèle' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that uses caricature to comment on 19th-century Parisian society.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded theater scene where two men react to a female performer on stage, their exaggerated features highlighting the absurdity of their responses, and serving as a satirical commentary on the audience's behavior.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the work showcases Daumier's skill in capturing character through simple, expressive lines and caricatured facial features, emphasizing the men's reactions over the stage performance.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…
















