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Workmen on the street
DAUMIER, Honoré (1808-1879)
The focus of Daumier's painting is a workman in shadow, smoking a pipe with a pick over his shoulder. Almost as if looking down his nose, his gaze points toward a wealthy-looking gentleman in a top hat. Daumier was a relentless Realist and social commentator. This painting reflects the unease which existed then between the wealthier 'bourgeoisie' and labouring classes.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2450
Creation/Production
DAUMIER, Honoré
Date: 1838-1840
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/4/1952
Measurements
Height
(cm): 12.4
Width
(cm): 17
Height
(in): 4
Width
(in): 6
Techniques
oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
board
Location
In store
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