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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

In this image, two figures are in an art studio examining a sculpted arm. The setting shows an interior space with two figures inspecting a sculpted arm attached to a string. One figure is standing and the other is reclining on a table, holding up the arm. The room is decorated with framed artwork, including paintings and sketches of figures, and a sculpted head is mounted on the wall. There are artistic materials and tools visible in the space, indicating a focus on artistic processes such as sculpting and drawing. The scene conveys a moment of collaboration and careful study in an artist's studio.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3488 × 4145 px
Public Domain
Yes
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