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L'Inconvénient d'être dans un wagon...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a monochrome drawing of a group of people on a train. The drawing shows a crowded train compartment filled with animated individuals. They display exaggerated expressions, with one person appearing to be speaking loudly. The caricature style emphasizes facial expressions and gestures, capturing a chaotic and humorous scene. The image is framed with a decorative border and features text related to sharing a train compartment with overly inebriated passengers.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4134 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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