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Une Idylle dans les blés, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1847

Une Idylle dans les blés

Honoré Daumier

1847

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Une Idylle dans les blés is a 1847 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man and a woman sitting together in a field of tall grass. The man is wearing a hat and a dark coat, while the woman is dressed in a white dress. They are both facing each other, and the atmosphere seems relaxed and intimate. The scene is depicted in a simple yet expressive style, with bold lines and muted colors. The focus is on the couple and their interaction, rather than on the surrounding environment. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
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.

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