Who painted March without Lent?

March without Lent was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1869.

Where can I see March without Lent?

March without Lent is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is March without Lent?

March without Lent is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

March without Lent

Honoré Daumier , 1869

March without Lent is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1946.201
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spector

About this work

You see a crowd of people marching in the rain, with umbrellas and hats, in a somewhat disorganized manner.

The scene is interesting because it shows everyday life in France during the 19th century, and the way people reacted to the weather.

To learn more about the artist's style and other works, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

March without Lent is a print published in the French satirical magazine Le Charivari on March 12, 1869, as part of the series News of the Day.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowd of people marching in the rain, carrying umbrellas and wearing hats, conveying a sense of everyday life in 19th-century France and the populace's response to inclement weather.

History & Provenance

Originally published as plate 43 in a series, the work offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time, with its themes and style reflecting the era's social and artistic currents.

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…