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Théatre de palais royal...

1837

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of three characters in a dramatic scene. The image features exaggerated expressions and postures typical of a theatrical or comical situation. One figure stands in the foreground facing left, while another figure to the right appears startled. In the background, a third figure seems to be in mid-motion with surprise or alarm. The setting shows lightly sketched furnishings and walls.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number

2015.143.205
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 457, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77013994

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