Who painted An Omnibus Waiting Room?

An Omnibus Waiting Room was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see An Omnibus Waiting Room?

An Omnibus Waiting Room is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is An Omnibus Waiting Room?

An Omnibus Waiting Room is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

An Omnibus Waiting Room

Honoré Daumier , 1862

An Omnibus Waiting Room is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1490
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

An Omnibus Waiting Room is a 1862 print by Honoré Daumier, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded waiting room scene with five figures, conveying a sense of diverse social roles through their clothing and body language.

Technique & Style

Simple lines and shading are used to capture the mix of rich and poor in the waiting room, hinting at their social status without explicit detail.

Artist & collection

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…