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Paris, The Great Art Exhibition: A Moment of Rest in the Salon Carré

Honoré Daumier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of people sitting on a sofa. Three men wearing top hats sit on a sofa. The man in the middle sits upright. The man on the left slouches and looks left. The man on the right slouches and looks right. A child sleeps on the lap of the man on the right. The background shows many people standing, looking at framed pictures on the walls. The room appears to be a gallery or museum. The image appears to be a satirical depiction of people viewing art. The drawing style is detailed and realistic. The mood seems to be one of boredom or fatigue. The men are formally dressed. The walls are adorned with rectangular and circular frames.

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1234 × 893 px
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