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L'Hotel des ventes: L'Amateur

Charles Maurand after Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four men in side profile, positioned in a line, observing something closely. The first man leans over a surface, examining a framed object with a magnifying glass. The second man stands behind him, watching. The third man stands behind the second man, observing. The fourth man is further back, leaning forward. The background displays framed artworks or panels. The men's features are exaggerated in a cartoonish style.

Artwork Details

Date
1863
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
3320 × 4857 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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