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Ils on l'air de se concerter ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Three men are depicted sitting inside a train compartment. The two men on the left are engaged in conversation. The man on the left has short hair and a contemplative expression, wearing a dark jacket and a shirt with an open collar. The man next to him is slightly turned towards him. He has sideburns, is wearing a tall top hat, and is dressed in a formal suit with a vest. The third man, on the right, is seated slightly apart from the other two, holding a cane. He has a lined face, wears a lighter hat, and his clothing is more casual with a lighter coat and shirt underneath. The background is detailed with textured curtains, suggesting the interior of a vintage-style train.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3757 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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