Le chapeau qu'on rapporte de Paris

1844

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a scene with two people visible from head to toe. The man on the left is standing, leaning slightly forward with one hand in a pocket or holding onto something, looking at the woman opposite him. He has a serious facial expression with a long nose and wears a long dark coat over lighter pants. His hair appears to be thinning and swept back. The woman is standing with her body turned slightly to the side, facing towards the man and the viewer. Her facial features are not clearly visible, but she appears to have a serious demeanor. Her hair is gathered up with a white feather decoration. She is dressed in a voluminous long gown with a bodice and draped fabric, likely with a shawl over her shoulders. In the background, a series of hats are displayed, suggesting a shop setting. The backdrop appears to be a softly shaded scene with vertical lines indicating wooden panels or shelves behind the characters.

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Q77010651

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