What Time is it, Please?
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a man looking at his pocket watch in this painting. He's standing on a street in France. The man is worried about being late, which makes this scene relatable. This painting was published in a series called Parisian Emotions. It shows how people felt in everyday life back then. The artist observed people on the street to create this scene. You can learn more about the artist who created this, Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).
