Honoré Daumier is undoubtedly most famous today for his political and social caricatures, precise and insightful observations of 19th-century France. This long-awaited new study examines his complete oeuvre, which brings together paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, and lithographs, all highly admired during his lifetime. Daumier's art, praised by Van Gogh and Picasso, remains highly regarded by contemporary artists such as Paula Rego and Peter Doig.
Richly illustrated with reproductions spanning Daumier's entire career, including the lithographs that made his fame, the book highlights the innovative paintings and drawings that constitute a broader
intimate insight into his production. These lesser-known works reveal the ambitious
diversity of themes covered, from Cervantes' Don Quixote to painting
social life of the streets of Paris, and confirm the unique place occupied by Daumier
in 19th century French art.
Daumier, Visions of Paris. Mercator Collection.
Royal Academy Publications| N° d'inventaire | 25375 |
| Format | 25 x 29 |
| Détails | 224 p., publisher's cloth binding under dust jacket. |
| Publication | London, 2013 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9789462300170 |
Honoré Daumier is undoubtedly most famous today for his political and social caricatures, precise and insightful observations of 19th-century France. This long-awaited new study examines his complete oeuvre, which brings together paintings, sculptures, watercolors, drawings, and lithographs, all highly admired during his lifetime. Daumier's art, praised by Van Gogh and Picasso, remains highly regarded by contemporary artists such as Paula Rego and Peter Doig.
Richly illustrated with reproductions spanning Daumier's entire career, including the lithographs that made his fame, the book highlights the innovative paintings and drawings that constitute a broader
intimate insight into his production. These lesser-known works reveal the ambitious
diversity of themes covered, from Cervantes' Don Quixote to painting
social life of the streets of Paris, and confirm the unique place occupied by Daumier
in 19th century French art.