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1847

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two figures engaged in a conversation or confrontation within an interior setting. The drawing depicts two individuals: one wearing a robe and slippers, and the other dressed in formal attire with a top hat, holding an umbrella behind his back. They are situated near a window with ornate detailing. The figure in the robe appears surprised or alarmed, while the figure in the hat leans forward. The scene is rendered in a style reminiscent of 19th-century sketches, characterized by its monochromatic shading and emphasis on line work. The play of light and shadow creates a dramatic atmosphere, focusing attention on the expressions and body language of the individuals.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.36

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1600, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1979

  • Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879, NGA, 1979, no. 40.

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.

Wikidata ID

Q65073703

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