Who painted The Singers in the Salon?

The Singers in the Salon was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1862.

Where can I see The Singers in the Salon?

The Singers in the Salon is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Singers in the Salon?

The Singers in the Salon is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Singers in the Salon

Honoré Daumier , 1862

The Singers in the Salon 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.: 1921.1486
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

The Singers in the Salon is a print by Honoré Daumier, created in 1862. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a group of formally dressed men gathered around a piano, singing with intense emotional expressions. The dimly lit room is illuminated by a soft light on the piano and the men's faces.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, focusing attention on the pianist. The bold, expressive brushstrokes convey energy and movement, characteristic of the Impressionism and Realism movements.

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…