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1852

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of people in formal attire on an open train carriage during a rainy journey. The passengers are huddled together, seeking shelter from heavy rain indicated by diagonal lines. They are wearing top hats, which are not suitable for the stormy weather. The background shows a blurred landscape, emphasizing the focus on the struggle against the elements. The composition humorously juxtaposes the stylish appearance of the travelers with the inconvenience of rain, hinting at a critique of societal norms and class expectations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.81.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2328, 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

Q65569620

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