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Moi, j'ai habitude de ne ... rien donner

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of four men in a café setting. Two men in the foreground have visible upper bodies. One man is seated at a small round table holding a cup, and the other man is standing beside him leaning in for a conversation. Both men have distinct facial features. The seated man has a wrinkled forehead and receding hairline, while the standing man has a pronounced nose and untamed hair. The seated man wears a dark jacket, and the standing man dresses formally. A newspaper is on the table in front of them. In the background, there are two other seated men, their profiles visible but not detailed. The background includes textured shading reminiscent of a wall or curtain commonly found in cafes.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3114 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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