Who painted At Varenne, Saint-Maur?

At Varenne, Saint-Maur was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see At Varenne, Saint-Maur?

At Varenne, Saint-Maur is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is At Varenne, Saint-Maur?

At Varenne, Saint-Maur is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

At Varenne, Saint-Maur

Honoré Daumier , 1862

At Varenne, Saint-Maur 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.

About this work

This painting shows a quiet street scene.
It's a simple moment in time. The artist included everyday details, like people walking and buildings.
The artist used shadows to add depth, which is a technique called chiaroscuro, a method that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume.
Look up the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)

Overview

At Varenne, Saint-Maur is a print by Honoré Daumier, a French artist active in the 19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene street scene, capturing a moment in time with everyday details such as pedestrians and buildings.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to convey depth and create a sense of volume in the scene.

History & Provenance

The print was published in two different contexts: in the journal Le Boulevard on May 11, 1862, and as part of the album Souvenirs d’Artistes, specifically as plate 418.

Artist & collection

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.