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This is a drawing of a group of figures observing artwork in a studio setting. The image depicts several figures examining a large canvas. The figures are positioned closely together, and a palette sits on a small table. The drawing uses dynamic lines and shading to convey expression and movement. The background shows framed art on the walls and potentially a bust or sculpture.
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This is a drawing of a group of figures observing artwork in a studio setting. The image depicts several figures examining a large canvas. The figures are positioned closely together, and a palette sits on a small table. The drawing uses dynamic lines and shading to convey expression and movement. The background shows framed art on the walls and potentially a bust or sculpture.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A travers les ateliers

Honoré Daumier

Date
1862
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1954.12.17
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Seated figure
  • Costume
  • Man
  • Figures
  • Frame

NGA object ID 42961. 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.