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This is a drawing of an interaction in a finely furnished room. The scene shows a figure leaning over a chair, draped in an ornate garment, while another figure gestures behind. The attire is detailed, with evident folds and textures. In the background, there's a grand fireplace with decorative items like small sculptures and a clock. The walls are adorned with framed portraits or decorations. The style is reminiscent of classical caricature or satire, with exaggerated expressions and postures.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A l'instar d'Henri IV
Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1852
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.3184
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1851 to 1875
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Tout ce qu'on voudra
Subjects and terms
- French
- interior
- architecture
- Woman
- Mirror
- Chair
- boy
- portrait
NGA object ID 6361. 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.