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Une Terrible rencontre

Honoré Daumier

1845

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Une Terrible rencontre is a 1845 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people struggling by a riverbank. The older man wears a top hat and a long coat, leaning on a cane while holding a bag. The younger person, bundled up, clings to him. The background has a few trees and a boat in the water. The title *Une Terrible Rencontre* hints at a tense moment between them. The rough, sketchy lines make it feel urgent and real. Look up lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints like this.