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Un Voyage d'Agrément de Paris a Orléons

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of people seated closely together in what seems to be a train compartment. The focus is on their upper bodies and heads, emphasizing their hats and cloaks. Most individuals wear top hats, obscuring their faces, which vary in visibility due to turned heads and shadows. The group is dressed formally, likely in overcoats. A heart-shaped object is noticeable near the center. The background shows a simple train interior with streaked lines suggesting motion or weather. The image has faded colors, and there is some text above and below the illustration as part of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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