This is a drawing of children and dogs playing in a city street observed by an elderly figure from a window. The image depicts a lively street scene with humorous elements. Several children and dogs are engaged in various playful activities. An elderly figure leans out of a window, seemingly watching the scene below. The style is characterized by fluid lines and exaggerated expressions, enhancing the humorous and satirical tone of the scene. The caption suggests a theme related to property owners in Paris and their stance on admitting dogs and children, adding a layer of social commentary to the drawing.
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This is a drawing of children and dogs playing in a city street observed by an elderly figure from a window. The image depicts a lively street scene with humorous elements. Several children and dogs are engaged in various playful activities. An elderly figure leans out of a window, seemingly watching the scene below. The style is characterized by fluid lines and exaggerated expressions, enhancing the humorous and satirical tone of the scene. The caption suggests a theme related to property owners in Paris and their stance on admitting dogs and children, adding a layer of social commentary to the drawing.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Aspect des rues de Paris depuis ...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1856
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.681
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

NGA object ID 196411. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.