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Une Nouvelle connaissance, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1846

Une Nouvelle connaissance

Honoré Daumier

1846

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Une Nouvelle connaissance is a 1846 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1846 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a man and woman standing in front of a dark background. The man is wearing a dark jacket and has his hands in his pockets. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress and has a small dog in her arms. The man and woman appear to be having a conversation, and the woman is smiling at the man. The overall mood of the image is one of friendly interaction. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this image, you might want to look up Daumier, Honoré.

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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