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The image shows three figures in focus and part of another figure. Two men are seated next to each other against a wall, shown from the mid-thigh up. They have serious expressions, with one of them having a long, pointed nose and both wearing top hats. The men are dressed in dark suits with white shirts visible underneath. In front of them, a person in a clown costume is standing and leaning forward as if in conversation. The clown figure has exaggerated facial makeup highlighting their mouth and eyes, along with a floppy hat. They wear loose, ruffled clown clothing with a large collar. In the background, there is another partially visible person in a top hat, adding depth to the scene. The space appears indoor and crowded, with a detailed line work suggesting an illustration or etching.
National Gallery of Art · Portfolio
Bal de l'Opera: Tu t'amuses trop!
Etienne after Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1868
- Medium
- wood engraving
- Classification
- Portfolio · Print
- Accession number
- 1978.82.31
- Credit line
- Gift of Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow
- Time span
- 1851 to 1875
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- H. Daumier, tirage unique de trente-six bois [1978.82.3-38]
Subjects and terms
- French
- Hat
- Mask
- Man
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