The image shows a busy scene outside a train station. Many people are crowded together, some trying to board or exit. They are depicted in motion, with exaggerated facial features and various body positions. Men are wearing suits and top hats, women are in dresses with bonnets. One man is shown sitting above the chaos on a ledge, holding a long stick or whip. There is no jewelry visible, but hats, walking canes, and packages can be seen. A clock on the wall indicates a busy moment. The station has grand architecture.
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The image shows a busy scene outside a train station. Many people are crowded together, some trying to board or exit. They are depicted in motion, with exaggerated facial features and various body positions. Men are wearing suits and top hats, women are in dresses with bonnets. One man is shown sitting above the chaos on a ledge, holding a long stick or whip. There is no jewelry visible, but hats, walking canes, and packages can be seen. A clock on the wall indicates a busy moment. The station has grand architecture.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1977.81.4
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Les Trains de plaisir: pl.1

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Horse
  • Man
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 56536. 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.