Inconvenient de quitter

1846

Honoré Daumier and Edouard Bouvenne

Associated Names
Edouard Bouvenne

Artist, French, 19th century

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a painting of two individuals standing on a hill as a train passes by in the background. The scene depicts two figures clad in vintage attire, standing on a small hill or embankment. Their coats and hats are whipped by the wind, suggesting a burst of air, likely from the passing train visible in the background. The train is situated along a curved track, nestled between green vegetation and a cliffside. The sky above is painted with gradient hues transitioning from light to dark shades, with clouds sweeping across. The painting employs soft outlines and muted colors characteristic of satirical or caricature art common in the 19th century. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    2003.28.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1505, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William Ivins, New York. (Frederick Mulder, London); purchased 2003 by NGA

Associated Names

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q76342405

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