Ah! ... Comme cette cheminé fume ...

1865

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows two people in mid-action within an interior setting. On the left, a person is standing and opening a window. This person is wearing a long dress and appears to have wavy hair adorned with a headpiece or cap. The second person is lying horizontally on a chaise lounge or couch, with their head tilted back. Their facial features suggest a profile view with curly hair. This person is dressed in dark clothing. A cloud of smoke or steam comes from a fireplace, emphasizing its presence in the composition. The room features a chimney or mantelpiece to the right, adorned with small decorative items. The background suggests a domestic interior with patterned flooring tiles and curtains framing the window on one side. The image is rendered in shades of black and white, giving it a textured, sketch-like quality.

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Q77010973

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