Who painted The Railway: Too Late?

The Railway: Too Late was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see The Railway: Too Late?

The Railway: Too Late is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Railway: Too Late?

The Railway: Too Late is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Railway: Too Late

Honoré Daumier , 1862

The Railway: Too Late 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.: 1921.1495
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

The Railway: Too Late is a 1862 print by Honoré Daumier, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman hurrying away from a train station, carrying items, as a train emits smoke in the background. The scene conveys a sense of urgency and movement, capturing a moment of people rushing to catch a train.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast, drawing attention to the foreground figures amidst a cloudy, grey sky.

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…