Honoré Daumier (1808-1879) is perhaps best known for his political and social caricatures: precise and witty observations about life in nineteenth-century France. This authoritative new study provides a long-overdue assessment of his entire oeuvre, bringing together his paintings, sculptures, watercolours, drawings and lithographs, all of which were greatly admired in his lifetime. Fêted by Van Gogh and Picasso, Daumier's art continues to be appreciated to this day; it has influenced several contemporary artists, including Paula Rego and Peter Doig, the latter of whom has contributed directly to this volume. Lavishly illustrated with works from throughout Daumier's career, including the satirical lithographs that made his name,Daumier: Visions of Paris focuses on the innovative paintings and drawings that formed his more private output. These lesser-known works reveal the artist's ambitious range of subject-matter, from Cervantes's Don Quixote to the complete spectrum of Parisian street society. This book will introduce the new scholar to Daumier, but also provide those who appreciate his work with new material, confirming Daumier's pre-eminence among nineteenth-century French artists.
| ISBN: | 9781907533327 |
| Publication date: | 4th January 2017 |
| Author: | Honoré Daumier, Royal Academy of Arts Great Britain |
| Publisher: | Royal Academy of Arts |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 221 pages |
| Series: | ACC Art Books |
| Genres: |
Paintings and painting Individual artists, art monographs |
Honoré Daumier (1808-1879) is perhaps best known for his political and social caricatures: precise and witty observations about life in nineteenth-century France. This authoritative new study provides a long-overdue assessment of his entire oeuvre, bringing together his paintings, sculptures, watercolours, drawings and lithographs, all of which were greatly admired in his lifetime. Fêted by Van Gogh and Picasso, Daumier's art continues to be appreciated to this day; it has influenced several contemporary artists, including Paula Rego and Peter Doig, the latter of whom has contributed directly to this volume. Lavishly illustrated with works from throughout Daumier's career, including the satirical lithographs that made his name,Daumier: Visions of Paris focuses on the innovative paintings and drawings that formed his more private output. These lesser-known works reveal the artist's ambitious range of subject-matter, from Cervantes's Don Quixote to the complete spectrum of Parisian street society. This book will introduce the new scholar to Daumier, but also provide those who appreciate his work with new material, confirming Daumier's pre-eminence among nineteenth-century French artists.
Daumier features in the following genres: Paintings and painting, Individual artists, art monographs
Daumier is available in Hardback
Daumier was written by Honoré Daumier, Royal Academy of Arts Great Britain and published by Royal Academy of Arts
Daumier has 221 pages
Yes it is part of ACC Art Books series