This is a drawing of a theater or performance setting inside a crowded venue. The scene shows an individual holding a spoon and a bowl, leaning in with astonishment towards the stage. A large backdrop filled with an audience is visible. The detailed expressions and intricate cross-hatching lend drama and tension. The composition captures the person's reaction and the engaged audience. The use of line work and shading creates depth and movement, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the scene.
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This is a drawing of a theater or performance setting inside a crowded venue. The scene shows an individual holding a spoon and a bowl, leaning in with astonishment towards the stage. A large backdrop filled with an audience is visible. The detailed expressions and intricate cross-hatching lend drama and tension. The composition captures the person's reaction and the engaged audience. The use of line work and shading creates depth and movement, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A la porte Saint-Martin

Honoré Daumier

Date
1846
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1979.49.97
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Les Beaux jours de la vie: pl.83

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Man
  • Figures

NGA object ID 57259. 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.