This is a drawing of a dimly lit interior scene depicting two seated and two standing individuals. The two seated individuals are relaxed, smoking cigars, and appear to be in conversation, with a table set between them holding a carafe and two glasses. The setting suggests an informal or casual atmosphere, possibly a bar or lounge, with muted patterns decorating the background. The drawing is executed in monochrome, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow to create a sense of depth and texture.
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This is a drawing of a dimly lit interior scene depicting two seated and two standing individuals. The two seated individuals are relaxed, smoking cigars, and appear to be in conversation, with a table set between them holding a carafe and two glasses. The setting suggests an informal or casual atmosphere, possibly a bar or lounge, with muted patterns decorating the background. The drawing is executed in monochrome, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow to create a sense of depth and texture.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A la buvette

Honoré Daumier

Date
1847
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.3111
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Les Baigneuses: pl.13

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Woman
  • Table
  • Wine
  • Smoke

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