This is a drawing of an interaction outside a shop. Two individuals are standing on a stone path, with one holding a cane and the other holding a circular object in their hand, possibly food, while a small dog stands nearby on its hind legs, reaching towards the item. In the background, there is a window display with what appears to be baked goods and a hanging poultry item. The style of the drawing is detailed with shading and expressive character features. The setting gives the impression of a comical everyday scene from the 19th century.
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This is a drawing of an interaction outside a shop. Two individuals are standing on a stone path, with one holding a cane and the other holding a circular object in their hand, possibly food, while a small dog stands nearby on its hind legs, reaching towards the item. In the background, there is a window display with what appears to be baked goods and a hanging poultry item. The style of the drawing is detailed with shading and expressive character features. The setting gives the impression of a comical everyday scene from the 19th century.

National Gallery of Art · Print

2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor

Honoré Daumier

Date
1839
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1979.49.44
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
La Journée du Célibataire: pl.8

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Dog
  • Hat
  • City
  • Man
  • Figures

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