Chut ... ! Ma fille est en communication ...
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chut ... ! Ma fille est en communication ... is a 1865 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two men talking in a room. Their faces and body language tell a story. The man speaking looks serious, while the other man seems amused. The way the men interact is interesting. It shows how people behave in social situations. The artist paid attention to details like facial expressions and posture. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: lithography.
