The artwork titled “Two Lawyers the Handshake” is created by the artist Honoré Daumier using pencil and watercolor. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified under the genre of genre painting.
In this artwork, Daumier depicts two elderly lawyers engaging in a handshake. The scene is characterized by its dark tones and contrast, with the expressive faces of the lawyers illuminated against a shadowy background. The details of their aged features and their professional attire are meticulously rendered, emphasizing the themes of camaraderie and professional respect. The overall atmosphere suggests a sense of mutual understanding and shared experience, captured through Daumier’s realistic yet subtly satirical style.
