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Grand train de plaisir

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a crowd of people in a state of excitement or surprise, facing the same direction. The figures have exaggerated facial expressions typical of caricature art. The drawing uses cross-hatching and line work for texture and shading, giving a sense of urgency and depth. One figure in the foreground is carrying luggage. Indistinct architectural elements are visible in the background. The illustration conveys movement and animated reactions among the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3515 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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