Who painted Une Heureuse nouvelle?

Une Heureuse nouvelle was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1844.

Where can I see Une Heureuse nouvelle?

Une Heureuse nouvelle is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une Heureuse nouvelle?

Une Heureuse nouvelle is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Une Heureuse nouvelle?

Museum-quality prints of Une Heureuse nouvelle are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Une Heureuse nouvelle

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Une Heureuse nouvelle is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une Heureuse nouvelle is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1844, exemplifying his work as a satirical printmaker during the July Monarchy and Second Republic.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an elderly couple holding hands and smiling, their facial features exaggerated in a caricature-like manner. The image is thought to satirize social and political figures of Daumier's time, reflecting his republican democratic views.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey a sense of liveliness in the drawing. The lithographic technique allowed for mass production of the image, printed from a smooth stone rather than being painted on canvas.

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Artist

Honoré Daumier

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…