This is a drawing of abstract humanoid figures. The drawing consists of two main sets of figures, one pair of figures at the top and an individual figure at the bottom. The figures are roughly sketched using light lines. The top figures consist of one standing figure and one seated or crouched figure, while the bottom figure appears to be in motion. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. The simplicity of the lines and lack of detail in the figuration suggest an emphasis on capturing motion or form.
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This is a drawing of abstract humanoid figures. The drawing consists of two main sets of figures, one pair of figures at the top and an individual figure at the bottom. The figures are roughly sketched using light lines. The top figures consist of one standing figure and one seated or crouched figure, while the bottom figure appears to be in motion. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures. The simplicity of the lines and lack of detail in the figuration suggest an emphasis on capturing motion or form.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Bathers

Honoré Daumier

Medium
black chalk on green laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 12.7 x 13.9 cm (5 x 5 1/2 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1943.3.3233
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • group
  • figure
  • Nude
  • Realist
Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Inscription

in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: KK 1046 (upside down)

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