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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals from the waist up, seated side by side. The person on the left has a bald head with furrowed facial features. The person on the right has curly hair and a pronounced expression, characterized by arched eyebrows and wide eyes. Both are dressed in formal attire, consisting of dark jackets and white shirts with high collars. The individual on the right is holding a pair of opera glasses in their hands. The background suggests a crowded venue with indistinct outlines of people, likely attending a theater or an event, as suggested by the arrangement of seats. The setting is depicted in a monochrome, sketch-style illustration typical of the mid-19th century.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3147 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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