This is a drawing of a scene in a theater. The drawing depicts an interior view of a theater, focusing on an audience seated in box seats and observing a ballet performance. Two figures are prominently featured in the foreground, seated next to each other. The individual on the right is leaning forward with arms up, holding opera glasses to observe the stage more closely. On the stage, visible through the opening of the box, a ballet dancer is performing with an extended leg in mid-air, while the background suggests an audience onlookers and additional dancers. The drawing emphasizes intricate details, such as the curly hair of the figures and the folds of their clothing. The French text at the bottom implies a conversation regarding the appropriateness of the individual's gaze at the dancers. This drawing is in the style of Honoré Daumier, known for his satirical works and observations of societal behavior.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1864
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 3394 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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