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Un Guichet de théâtre

Charles Maurand after Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a queue at a ticket booth. The image shows a crowd of individuals, some with top hats, gathered around a small ticket window. Some are reaching out to buy tickets. In the background, there is a wall with posters advertising seating options and prices. The drawing depicts a historical scene of social interaction and anticipation of entertainment.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
3432 × 4825 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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