La veille du 13 Juin

1857

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows two individuals, an older couple, from head to toe, positioned side by side and leaning forward slightly while standing at the edge of a balcony or window. They are looking upward into the sky, which is filled with stars. Both have distinct, bald or receding hairlines, and one has slightly larger ears than the other. The individual on the left is wearing a long-sleeved garment and loose pants, complemented by sandals. The person on the right is dressed in a long gown that reaches their calves, and also wears sandals. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with the only illumination coming from the night sky, casting long shadows around them. There is a visible wrought iron railing at the edge where they are standing, and faint outlines of furniture or drapery can be noted in the background.

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