L'Agent d'affaires

1842

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a figure in formal attire approaching a door labeled "Justice de Paix." The drawing depicts a figure wearing a high top hat, a dark coat tails, white cravat, and striped trousers, holding some papers while walking towards a door with the words "Justice de Paix" written on it. The figure's posture and expression convey a sense of urgency or determination. The scene is set within an interior space, suggested by the visible staircase and corridor in the background. The illustration employs sharp lines and shading to provide depth and dimension to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 839, State iii/iii


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

Q65569803

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