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This is a black and white drawing showing a crowded city scene. There are various animated figures with exaggerated emotions, conveying a sense of busyness and chaos. In the center, a man in plaid trousers and a large hat is surrounded by others vying for his attention. Papers and signs with labels like "HOTEL" and "RESTAURANT" are scattered on the floor. The characters have exaggerated expressions, adding a comical and satirical tone to the scene. The drawing uses heavy lines and shading to create depth.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière...
Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1852
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1977.81.14
- Credit line
- Andrew W. Mellon Fund
- Time span
- 1851 to 1875
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Les Trains de plaisir: pl.11
Subjects and terms
- French
- Costume
- Hat
- Figures
- Writing
NGA object ID 56546. 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.