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This is a drawing of a pastoral scene featuring a couple relaxing under trees. The scene is set in a wooded area with a dense canopy of foliage overhead, suggesting a private and shaded spot by the water's edge. One figure is lounging on the ground, and another appears seated with an outstretched arm. The drawing is executed in a loose, sketchy, and expressive style, capturing the tranquil yet casual moment filled with soft shadows and gentle movement from the surrounding environment. The trees are depicted with fluid lines that create a sense of depth and natural texture.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller ... au bord de l'eau
Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1856
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2015.143.683
- Credit line
- Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
- Time span
- 1851 to 1875
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Woman
- Forest
- Dress
- Man
- Writing
NGA object ID 196460. 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.