Daumier the Man and the Artist

Name: Daumier the Man and the Artist
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Michael Sadleir

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Art & design styles: Romanticism; Individual artists, art monographs; Individual photographers; Individual architects & architectural firms; Biography: general

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""Daumier the Man and the Artist"" is a comprehensive study of Honoré Daumier, one of the most significant figures in nineteenth-century French art. Written by Michael Sadleir, this work delves into the dual nature of Daumier's legacy as both a prolific caricaturist and a profound painter and sculptor.

The text explores Daumier's unique ability to capture the social and political climate of his time through his sharp wit and technical mastery of lithography. Sadleir examines the artist's life and the evolution of his style, highlighting how his satirical drawings for Parisian journals provided a biting commentary on the bourgeois society and legal system of the era. Beyond his popular success as a cartoonist, the book also focuses on Daumier's later recognition as a serious artist whose oil paintings and sculptures influenced the development of modernism.

This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of art and social critique, offering deep insight into the man behind some of the most iconic images of French history. Through Sadleir's expert lens, readers gain a greater appreciation for Daumier's enduring influence on subsequent generations of artists and his place as a master of realism and satire.

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By: Michael Sadleir
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 503g
ISBN: 9781025584546
ISBN 10: 1025584546
Pages: 234
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active