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Was Honoré Daumier a Realist painter?
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Yes, Honoré Daumier was a Realist painter. The French artist was also a printmaker, caricaturist and sculptor. His works commented on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Daumier is particularly famous for lithographs that depict this satirical commentary. He is also well known for his caricatures of political figures. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Honoré Daumier art.
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Les Gens de Justice - Lithograph by Honoré Daumier - 1845
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized by Daumier in 1845, belonging to the Series "Les Gens de Justice"
Table no. 12 of the Series.
Very good condition.
Ref. Delteil 1348
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Voilà... - Original lithograph - 1839
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Voilà.... is an original colored lithograph, realized in 1839 by Honoré Daumier (1808-1879).
The artwork is from the portfolio Types Parisiens composed of caricatures of the immense...
Category
1830s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Scènes Parlementaires - Rare Book Illustrated by Honoré Daumier - 1850
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Scènes Parlementairesis a suite of original lithographs by Honoré Daumier (Marseille, 1808 -1879, Valmondois), realized in 1850.
Published in Paris.
Original Edition.
Format: in ...
Category
1850s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Les Tables Tournantes - Lithograph by H. Daumier - 1853
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Les Tables Tournantes (…) is a original b/w lithographed plate (n. 10) from La Fluidomanie.
This is a satiric series composed of 12 plates of caricatures “de mœurs” (of behaviours), realized by Honoré Daumier (France, 1808-1879) and published on the French Periodical, Le Charivari between May and June 1853.
Printed by Charles Trinocq and edited by the Maison Martinet, Paris.
Original Title: Les Tables Tournantes moralisant les coulisses des théâtres (Turning tables...
Category
1850s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Parisiens Recevant un Grain - Lithograph by H. Daumier - 1852
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Parisiens recevant un grain (…) (Parisians experiencing a squall) is a b/w lithograph (plate n.12) from the satirical print series “Les Trains de Plaisir”, composed of caricatures “...
Category
1850s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
L'ACTEUR . . . . - On voit bien qu'il fait chaud . . . . . . . trois spectateurs
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
L'ACTEUR . . . . - On voit bien qu'il fait chaud . . . . . . . trois spectateurs dans la salle ..... faut-il commencer ? . . . .
LE DIRECTEUR .- Et encore un des trois est le vendeu...
Category
1850s Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph

