La cinquième acte a la gaité

1848

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image is a monochromatic illustration of a group of people seated closely together in a theater box. The central figure is a woman with dark hair styled in a bun, wearing a striped dress with long sleeves. To her left, a young child is leaning over the railing, propped on their elbows. To the woman's right, a man with pronounced facial features is leaning forward intently. The group includes several other individuals, each exhibiting distinct expressions of boredom or tiredness, indicated by their slumped posture and resting heads. Most are wearing formal attire. The balcony box decoration is ornate, with a floral motif, and the background is a shaded interior space.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77011108

You may be interested in

Loading Results