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On dit que les Parisiens...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of men seated closely together in an auditorium or theater setting. They are facing forward and applauding. Their facial features are exaggerated, with wide eyes and broad smiles. They have varying hairstyles, from balding to short cuts, and some display prominent wrinkles. They are dressed in suits or formal jackets with white shirts. Many are holding top hats in their laps. The background is filled with more audience members, drawn in a less detailed manner. The scene conveys a sense of lively engagement among the seated figures, with the front row more detailed than those behind.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3488 × 3946 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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