1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A la buvette is a 1847 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a dimly lit interior scene, with three women sitting at a table. The woman on the left wears a dark dress and a hat, while the woman in the center is dressed in a lighter-colored outfit and has her feet bare. The third woman is partially obscured by the others. In the background, two men are visible, one of whom is walking away from the table. The atmosphere of the scene is one of quiet contemplation, with the women appearing to be lost in thought. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Daumier, Honoré.
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
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