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Une soirées musicale

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a monochrome illustration of a group of people sitting closely together in an enclosed setting. On the left, three men are seated. The man furthest left is partially obscured, while the middle man has combed-back dark hair and a prominent nose. The man on the right appears weary. On the right side, a man behind a podium is singing passionately with his eyes closed. Another man, possibly an accompanist, is seated behind the podium, focused on sheet music. The background is minimal, suggesting an interior setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3312 px
Public Domain
Yes
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