A la porte Saint-Martin

1846

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a theater or performance setting inside a crowded venue. The scene shows an individual holding a spoon and a bowl, leaning in with astonishment towards the stage. A large backdrop filled with an audience is visible. The detailed expressions and intricate cross-hatching lend drama and tension. The composition captures the person's reaction and the engaged audience. The use of line work and shading creates depth and movement, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.97

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1171, 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

Q65570027

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