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1862

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a detailed drawing of an interior scene resembling a bar or tavern. It features a counter with glass bottles and drinking glasses, decorations on the walls, including a clock. A person is drinking from a large glass, while another individual with a distinctive hat stands nearby holding a pipe. The drawing focuses on the facial expressions and postures of the figures, conveying a sense of interaction. The intricate details of clothing and expressions suggest everyday life and social engagement. The black and white rendering highlights light and shadow play, adding depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3249, State iii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1979

  • Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879, NGA, 1979, no. 83.

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

Q65357097

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