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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 inside a train compartment. The figures are depicted with exaggerated expressions and gestures, capturing a chaotic atmosphere. The passengers appear to be enjoying a celebration, with bottles and objects in motion, suggesting revelry. The artist uses strong, flowing lines and a monochrome palette to create movement and energy in the scene. The title is "Un train de plaisir un peu trop gai".

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1977.81.6
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

Q65569618

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