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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
- 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.