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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people gathered closely together, mostly seen from the waist up. Their body orientation suggests they are standing. Each person has varying facial features and expressions. Most individuals are men with exaggerated, caricature-like features. The central person has prominent eyebrows and a surprised or bewildered expression. Another man at the front has an elongated face with glasses. They are all dressed in period-appropriate dark hats and formal suits, ranging from bow ties to cravats, typical of 19th-century fashion. The background features walls filled with framed artwork, indicating a busy gallery or salon setting. The textual heading reads "Le Public Du Salon" with a line below.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3204 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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