Who painted Street Singers?

Street Singers was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see Street Singers?

Street Singers is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Street Singers?

Street Singers is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Street Singers

Honoré Daumier , 1862

Street Singers 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.: 1921.1485
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

Street Singers is a 1862 print by Honoré Daumier, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two street performers in worn clothing singing or performing on a city street with buildings in the background, capturing a moment of everyday life.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with light coming from the left, exemplifying the Realist style through its focus on ordinary life and dramatic lighting.

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…