La première lecon ... ; Un monsieur ... ; Collé sous bande; Deux amateurs de la banlieue

1865

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This drawing depicts a billiards scene with caricatured figures in a humorous setting. The artwork is a black and white illustration from "Journal Amusant", dated March 1865, and is titled "Les Joueurs de Billard" by H. Daumier. The upper panel shows two figures at a billiards table, one with a cue stick and the other giving advice. The lower panel shows a single figure focusing on striking the billiard ball while a crowd watches in the background. The composition is filled with comedic exaggerations typical of Daumier's style, with prominent facial features and fluid line work conveying a lively atmosphere.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy, nos. 3395, 3396, 3397, and 3398, State ii/iii

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Q77015074

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