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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
- 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.