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This is a drawing of two figures engaging in a conversation at the base of a staircase. The scene features a woman leaning over the railing of a staircase, conversing with another woman standing below. The woman on the staircase is wearing a long dress, and the other woman is dressed warmly, complete with a bonnet and a shawl. The drawing has a sketch-like quality, with lines that add depth and dimension to the figures and the setting. The text and style suggest a humorous or critical tone.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Au revoir, Ophélia!... ne manquez pas...
Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1844
- Medium
- lithograph on newsprint
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1979.49.78
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1826 to 1850
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Les Bas-bleus: pl.4
Subjects and terms
- French
- Woman
- Dress
NGA object ID 57240. 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.