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Le Départ pour le bal

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person striking a dynamic pose in front of a standing mirror. The individual is standing on one foot with the other raised behind them, arms positioned in ballet-like poses. They have curly hair, wear a headband with flowers, a short flowing skirt, a fitted long-sleeve top, and ballet slippers. Decorative wings are attached to their back, and they carry a quiver of arrows. The background features a textured surface and the setting suggests a dressing or performance room.

Artwork Details

Date
1847
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3509 × 4513 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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