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Dites donc, mame Giboulard...

Honoré Daumier

1843

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Dites donc, mame Giboulard... is a 1843 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1843 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a street scene with two women in the center. One is handing something to the other, who’s leaning on a cane. Behind them, a man in a top hat and coat stands with a rifle, watching. The background looks like a city alley with rough walls and puddles on the ground. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and personality. The women’s expressions and gestures feel real and lively, even though it’s just a drawing. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.