Honoré Daumier
The Painter
About this artwork
This is a study of a painter at work, rather than a self-portrait. It is typically atmospheric, demonstrating Daumier’s loose handling of paint and love of Rembrandtesque chiaroscuro. Daumier was an infrequent painter (he was also a sculptor), turning to the medium when, for various reasons, he was denied outlets for his satirical prints which were published mainly in 'La Caricature' and, later, 'Le Charivari'.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Honoré Daumier (1808 - 1879) French
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title:The Painter
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date created:About 1863/66
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:28.90 x 18.70 cm; Framed: 44.20 x 33.80 x 5.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by Art Fund, 1923
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accession number:NG 1616
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gallery:
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
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Honoré Daumier
Honoré Daumier
Daumier was a gifted graphic artist, sculptor and painter, best known for his biting satire. Born in Marseille, he moved to Paris with his father at the age of eight and later studied drawing with Alexandre Lenoir and at the Académie Suisse. After the 1830 Revolution, he produced illustrations for...