Un Train de plaisir un peu trop gai

1852

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a scene on a train. The image captures a group of figures engaged in various activities as they ride on a train. The scene is rendered in a caricature style, illustrating exaggerated expressions and gestures. The figures are holding objects such as hats and bottles, with some objects appearing to be tossed into the air. The lines are bold and dynamic, emphasizing movement and excitement. The setting is a train carriage with bench seats, and there is a suggestive indication of motion. The scene has a humorous, satirical tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.170

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2327, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

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

Q65357337

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