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Votre client est un  gredin ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1865

Votre client est un gredin ...

Honoré Daumier

1865

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Votre client est un gredin ... is a 1865 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two men in a room, one sitting and looking surprised, the other standing with a bottle. The scene shows tension between them. It's interesting that Daumier drew attention to the details in the room, like the furniture and objects. This tells us about the people in the scene and what's happening between them. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré to learn more about his style and other works like this one.

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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