Who painted The new Icarus?

The new Icarus was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1850.

Where can I see The new Icarus?

The new Icarus is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The new Icarus?

The new Icarus is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The new Icarus

Honoré Daumier , 1850

The new Icarus is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1947.319
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spector

About this work

This painting shows a man falling from the sky. He's wearing a pair of wings, like in a myth. The story behind it is interesting - it was published in a newspaper called Le Charivari in 1850, as part of a series called News of the Day, which commented on current events.

The artist used this myth to say something about his time. Check out the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)

Overview

The New Icarus is a print by Honoré Daumier, published in the French newspaper Le Charivari on June 7, 1850.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man with wings plummeting towards the ground, referencing the myth of Icarus. Daumier used this ancient story to comment on contemporary issues.

History & Provenance

It was part of Daumier's series 'News of the Day', which addressed current events through satirical imagery.

Context

By invoking the Icarus myth, Daumier drew a parallel between the mythological figure's hubris and the societal concerns of his time.

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…