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De l'utilité d'une famille pour une cantatrice

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of several individuals in an audience seated and facing a stage. The figures are depicted in profile and appear to be watching a performance. One man is leaning forward, while others seem engaged in conversation. Their faces are shown in profile with minimal detail. They are dressed formally and some are holding bouquets of flowers. On stage, a woman in a long dress is standing with clasped hands. The background depicts a crowded theater with generic silhouettes of audience members. The setting is indoors, with a draped curtain framing the stage.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3096 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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