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March without Lent, by Honoré Daumier, 1869

March without Lent

Honoré Daumier

1869

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

March without Lent is a 1869 by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1869 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

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.

The story of this work

Overview

This print was published in Le Charivari (March 12, 1869) as plate 43 from the series News of the Day .

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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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