Peintres et bourgeois

1862

Charles Maurand after Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Charles Maurand

Artist, French, 1824 - 1904

Honoré Daumier

Artist After, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of several figures gathered around an artist at work on a canvas. The composition features a central figure painting on a large canvas mounted on an easel, leaning over a palette and brush. Two other figures huddle closely behind, peering at the artwork. The setting suggests an artist's studio or gallery, with framed paintings visible along the walls in the background. The scene captures a moment of concentration and scrutiny, with exaggerated facial expressions. The drawing employs dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, emphasizing the figures and the room they inhabit.

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows four individuals seated closely together in an enclosed space. They are positioned side by side with different expressions and postures. The first person on the far left has their eyes closed and appears to be resting, wearing a headscarf and a high-collared garment that conceals most of their face. The second person, next to them, is wearing a tall top hat and displays a serious demeanor with defined features and sunken cheeks. The third figure has curly hair peeking out from beneath a bonnet and features a pronounced nose and a long face. The last individual on the right wears a top hat and has part of his face hidden by a scarf wrapped around his neck. They are all dressed in heavy coats. The background consists of vertical lines, suggesting wood paneling or drapery, adding to the enclosed atmosphere of the scene.

Train de plaisir

Charles Maurand

1862

H. Daumier, tirage unique de trente-six bois

Various Artists

1920

This is a drawing of a group of people gathered around an art piece. The drawing shows individuals donning top hats and formal attire focusing on a framed artwork held by one individual. Another figure on a podium in the background seems to be gesturing with a gavel or pointer. The expressions and postures of the individuals convey curiosity and concentration. The use of line work creates a textured and detailed depiction, emphasizing the attire and features of the individuals as well as the composition of the scene.

Les Amateurs de tableaux a l'hotel Bouillon

Charles Maurand

1862

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1933

  • Bouvy, Eugene. Honore Daumier: l'oeuvre grave. 2 vols. Paris: Maurice Le Garrec, 1933.

Wikidata ID

Q65566533

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