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Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg
Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Une heure - Promenade au Luxembourg is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. The print is a representation of everyday life in Paris, rendered in a satirical style characteristic of the artist's work.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a man in a top hat and long coat executing an exaggerated kick, his face comically distorted. Onlookers and a dog observe the spectacle in the Luxembourg Gardens, while a smaller inset shows a figure sleeping on the ground. The title suggests a humorous take on a leisurely stroll.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed rapid, rough lines to convey a sense of liveliness and playfulness in the composition. The lithograph's sketchy quality adds to its satirical tone, underscoring the artist's commentary on Parisian society.
History & Provenance
The print was produced during Daumier's tenure as a press illustrator, contributing to publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari. This work reflects the artist's engagement with social commentary during a period of significant political change in France.
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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…
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