Who painted Painters and the bourgeois?

Painters and the bourgeois was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see Painters and the bourgeois?

Painters and the bourgeois is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Painters and the bourgeois?

Painters and the bourgeois is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Painters and the bourgeois

Honoré Daumier , 1862

Painters and the bourgeois 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.: 1921.1507
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Painters and the bourgeois is a print by Honoré Daumier, created in 1862. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a dimly lit room: one painting at an easel, the other observing intently. The scene captures a moment of interaction between artist and onlooker, highlighting the relationship between creator and bourgeois patron.

Technique & Style

Daumier's work is characterized by a raw, unpolished style, with exaggerated facial features that convey a sense of humanity. The rough, sketch-like quality of the print emphasizes the artist's focus on the unvarnished reality of the creative process.

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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…