Who painted View of boulevards during a market for trinkets?

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1856.

Where can I see View of boulevards during a market for trinkets?

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of boulevards during a market for trinkets?

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets

Honoré Daumier , 1856

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1946.210
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spector

About this work

Overview

View of boulevards during a market for trinkets is a print published in Le Charivari on January 7, 1856, as part of the series News of the Day.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively market scene on a boulevard, capturing the activity of vendors and shoppers. It offers a glimpse into everyday life in 19th-century France, conveying the atmosphere of a bustling street.

Context

The work is part of a broader tradition of depicting daily life in France, a theme also explored by artists like Honoré Daumier.

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…