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1845

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This image shows a group of elegantly dressed people in a public setting. The individuals are wearing 19th-century attire, including top hats, long coats, bonnets, and dresses. Some are engaged in conversations. In the background, there is a podium with two figures; one is playing a flute, while the other is writing or sketching. The scene appears to be outdoors, possibly in a park or street, with a tree visible on the left. The drawing technique uses various shades to depict details and depth, with a focus on facial expressions and clothing textures. The lack of vibrant colors accentuates the contrasts and social interaction theme.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3036

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1414, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1953

  • Old Master Etchings and Engravings, Birmingham Museum of Art, AL, 1953.

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

Q64957941

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