Art · 1808–1879

Honoré Daumier

French artist known for his satirical caricatures and social commentary

Did you know?He spent six months in prison for a caricature that depicted King Louis Philippe as a gluttonous giant consuming the people's wealth.

Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French:; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.

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Age at death: 70
Years since death: 147

Born: February 26, 1808 · Marseille, France
Died: February 10, 1879
Nationality: French
Known for: Art

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