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What was Honoré Daumier famous for?
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Honoré Daumier was famous for being a printmaker, caricaturist, painter and sculptor. He is now best known for his caricatures of political figures. The artist’s many works, particularly lithographs, offered commentary on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Daumier’s pieces are now in many of the world’s leading art museums, including the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Rijksmuseum. Find a range of Honoré Daumier art on 1stDibs.
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Le Diamant Magnétiseur - Lithograph by Honoré Daumier - 1859
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized by Daumier in 1859.
Belongs to the Series "Actualités".
Ref. Delteil 3227
Very good condition.
Category
1850s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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
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. 20 of the Series.
Monogrammed in the plate.
Very good condition.
Ref. Delteil 1356
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Prints Lover - Original Etching on Paper by Honoré Daumier - 19th Century
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Prints Lover is an original etching artwork on paper, realized by H. Daumier.
Plate signed on the lower left.
Titled on the lower center in French "L'Amateur D'Estampes".
Very goo...
Category
20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
A Rare 19th Century Honore Daumier Caricature from the "Types Parisiens" Series
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare 19th century satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier entitled "Types Parisiens, L'InstItuteur: Votre fils me fera honneur!....c'est un joli sujet!!!", No. 24 (Parisian Types, The Institutor: Your son will be my honor! ... it's a nice subject !!), published in Paris in the satirical magazine La Caricature, May 24, 1840 by Aubert et Cie. It depicts a man presenting his son to another man, presumably a teacher or school headmaster, who politely states that it would be an honor to take care of such a nice boy, as he watches the boy picking his nose. An apparent teaching poster or map hangs on the wall in the background.
This rare Daumier lithograph...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Interior Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Autre émotion maritime - Lithograph by H. Daumier - 1852
By Honoré Daumier
Located in Roma, IT
Autre émotion maritime is a b/w lithograph (n.14) from the satirical print series “Les Trains de Plaisir”, composed of caricatures “de mœurs” (of behaviours), realized by Honoré Daum...
Category
1850s Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
