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Un Enfant qui s'amuse de peu...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals sitting at a small round table. One person, an older man, sits on the right holding a newspaper, while a child sits on the left also reading a newspaper. The man wears a dark jacket and trousers, has short hair, glasses, and holds the newspaper with both hands. The child has curly hair and wears a dark top with light pants. Both are focused on their reading. On the table are a cup, saucer, a possible glass, and small plates. In the background, another adult is seated at an adjacent table with a hat on the wall behind them. The setting appears to be indoors with detailed wall design, resembling a café or similar venue.

Artwork Details

Date
1847
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3521 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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