Étienne Honoré Daumier

Étienne Honoré Daumier was an artist whose documented professional activity centered predominantly on the years 1868 and 1869. His known output encompasses six portfolios of work, characterized by social commentary and genre scenes reflective of contemporary Parisian culture.

A significant portion of his documented works are represented in the collections of the National Gallery of Art. The existing catalogue of Étienne Honoré Daumier prints includes detailed observations of cultural events, such as the satirical exhibition piece Exposition de peinture de 1868 - Le Dernier coup de pinceau and the detailed interior scene Exposition des Beaux-Arts - Dans le salon carre - Un Instant de repos. Other subjects focus on social events, including Au buffet de l'Exposition des Beaux-Arts, Bal de l'Opera: Tu t'amuses trop!, and La Mi-Careme - Au bal de l'Opera. Today, high-quality prints of this body of work are often made available as downloadable artwork for academic study and public access.