La chasse sur l'eau

La chasse sur l'eau

Honoré Daumier

1843

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two men in a small boat, one standing with a rifle and the other rowing. The scene is peaceful, with a dog by their side. The men are set against a misty background with water and reeds. This painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment in a hunt. The artist used simple lines to create the scene. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: lithography.

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