Who painted Une Rencontre en pleine eau?

Une Rencontre en pleine eau was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1843.

Where can I see Une Rencontre en pleine eau?

Une Rencontre en pleine eau is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Une Rencontre en pleine eau?

Une Rencontre en pleine eau is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Une Rencontre en pleine eau

Honoré Daumier , 1843

Une Rencontre en pleine eau is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Une Rencontre en pleine eau is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1843. It is a satirical print that exemplifies Daumier's work as a caricaturist and printmaker during the July Monarchy and Second Republic.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a confrontation on water, featuring four men in a scene that likely comments on class or power dynamics through visual exaggeration. The image shows a busy dockside moment with people talking and going about their day.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and conversation in the scene. The lithograph's style is characteristic of Daumier's satirical work, using visual elements to critique social hierarchies.

Une Rencontre en pleine eau, Honoré Daumier

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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…