Bal de l'Opera: Tu t'amuses trop!

1868

Etienne after Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Étienne

Artist, French, active 1840-1870

Honoré Daumier

Artist After, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows three figures in focus and part of another figure. Two men are seated next to each other against a wall, shown from the mid-thigh up. They have serious expressions, with one of them having a long, pointed nose and both wearing top hats. The men are dressed in dark suits with white shirts visible underneath. In front of them, a person in a clown costume is standing and leaning forward as if in conversation. The clown figure has exaggerated facial makeup highlighting their mouth and eyes, along with a floppy hat. They wear loose, ruffled clown clothing with a large collar. In the background, there is another partially visible person in a top hat, adding depth to the scene. The space appears indoor and crowded, with a detailed line work suggesting an illustration or etching.

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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

Q65568118

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