Inconvénient d'un parapluie a ressorts trop compliqués

1847

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows two individuals walking closely together. The man is holding an open umbrella, while the woman is holding her dress with one hand and the man's arm or shoulder with the other. The man has distinct facial features and a top hat covering part of his hair. The woman has a bonnet covering most of her hair. The man is wearing a dark coat and trousers, and the woman is wearing a long, textured garment. Raindrops are visible around them, indicating inclement weather. The background includes vertical lines and shapes suggesting a city building or wall, with cobbled pavement under their feet. The image has a monochromatic tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3162

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1662, State i/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

Q64958174

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