Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière...

1852

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a black and white drawing showing a crowded city scene. There are various animated figures with exaggerated emotions, conveying a sense of busyness and chaos. In the center, a man in plaid trousers and a large hat is surrounded by others vying for his attention. Papers and signs with labels like "HOTEL" and "RESTAURANT" are scattered on the floor. The characters have exaggerated expressions, adding a comical and satirical tone to the scene. The drawing uses heavy lines and shading to create depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.81.14

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2335, 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

Q65569646

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