Un Veritable amateur

1847

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two individuals observing artwork in a gallery. The drawing depicts a scene with two figures standing in a gallery room surrounded by framed artworks hanging on the walls. The more prominent figure is holding a magnifying glass and is leaning closely towards the artwork to inspect it carefully. The second figure stands to the left, with arms crossed and looks at the artworks from a distance. The pieces on the walls appear to include portraits and landscapes. The style of the drawing, with its clear lines and use of shading, suggests a satirical or humorous observation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1542, 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

Q65569874

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