(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher directeur...
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image depicts a lithograph titled "(Robert) Hé bien ! mon cher directeur..." by Honoré Daumier, created between 1865 and 1868. The artwork features two men standing in front of a door, engaged in conversation. One man, dressed in a top hat and coat, faces the other, who wears a dark suit and looks down. The scene is set against a simple background, with the door featuring the words "CABINET DE M. DIRECTEUR" and "CAISSE" written on it. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet intensity, with the two men deeply engrossed in their conversation. For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up Daumier, Honoré.