Who painted Une Attention délicate?

Une Attention délicate was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see Une Attention délicate?

Une Attention délicate is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une Attention délicate?

Une Attention délicate is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Une Attention délicate

Honoré Daumier , 1845

Une Attention délicate is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une Attention délicate is a 1845 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a French printmaker and satirist known for his social and political commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a quiet moment between a man and a woman, the woman examining a piece of fabric while the man stands beside her, suggesting a scene of domestic intimacy.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by subtle shading in a range of grays, achieved through lithography, a technique that allows for nuanced tonal variations, and is printed on inexpensive newsprint, reflecting Daumier's practice of disseminating his work through widely available publications.

Artist & collection

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.