Une petite séance a la buvette

1850

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing featuring two satirical scenes. In the top scene, two figures are at a buffet table with various food items, while a third figure sits at a small table in the background. The characters are exaggerated in their features, suggesting a caricature style. The lower scene shows an individual exiting a carriage with a grumpy expression and a small vehicle. The drawing captures the absurdity and humor associated with formal assemblies and their attendees using caricature to highlight the quirks and details of the characters and setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1478

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1974, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77012729

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