Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie

1856

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is an illustration of a boat on a serene waterway. Several people are lounging on the boat in various relaxed positions. One person is standing in the center, drinking from a bottle. The others are reclining or sprawled out, creating an atmosphere of leisure. The water underneath reflects the figures. In the background, there is a faint outline of a building and some trees on the shore. The drawing is in a monochrome style with effective use of light and shadow. French text at the top and bottom provides additional context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1471

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2845, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77012312

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