Artwork
Arrival in Alsace of the extraordinary commissioner, Coco Romieu.
Arrival in Alsace of the extraordinary commissioner, Coco Romieu. is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1947.317
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spector
About this work
Overview
A print depicting the arrival of Coco Romieu, an extraordinary commissioner, in Alsace, was published in the satirical journal Le Charivari on February 28, 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Romieu being watched by onlookers, their facial expressions conveying interest. The work comments on contemporary events, using the arrival scene to reflect on current news.
History & Provenance
The print is part of a series titled 'News of the Day' and was issued as plate 81.
Context
The print is an example of a style of visual commentary on current events, a genre that was used to engage with and critique the news of the day.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
