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Honoré Daumier

Honoré Daumier

9.9
A French painter, sculptor, and printmaker who made satirical pictures of 19th-century society
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɒnəreɪ doʊˈmɪeɪ/
: Honoré Daumier
  • Honoré Daumier's lithographs provide a sharp critique of 19th-century Parisian society.

Examples

  • Many art historians regard Honoré Daumier as a master of satirical illustration.

  • The works of Honoré Daumier are celebrated for their social commentary.

  • The museum featured an exhibition dedicated to the works of Honoré Daumier.

  • Did you see the exhibition featuring Honoré Daumier last month?

  • Honoré Daumier is celebrated for his lithographs that critique the injustices of 19th-century French society.

  • Artists like Honoré Daumier have profoundly influenced the development of caricature in Europe.

  • The legacy of Honoré Daumier lives on through his powerful visual commentaries on social issues.

Synonyms

Daumier
vsHonoré Daumier
1 9.9

A French artist famous for making funny pictures that show problems in middle class life

is the full formal name used in formal or scholarly contexts

Surface Forms

Honoré Daumier main

Morphology

Honoré + Daumier

This is a proper name referring to a historical individual; knowing the constituent name parts does not allow a B1 learner to infer the biographical information (French painter, sculptor, satirist). Proper nouns are referential and largely arbitrary across languages, so the meaning cannot be compositionally derived from the parts.

Etymology

Honoré Daumier was a French artist in the 1800s who made bold prints and drawings that mocked politicians and rich city life. Because his pictures used sharp humor to show social and political problems, his name today stands for strong public 'satire'.