Around the Studios
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a group of people gathered around an artist's studio in this painting. The scene looks pretty casual, with people chatting and looking at artwork. What's interesting is that this painting was first published in a journal called Le Boulevard, which suggests it was meant for a wide audience. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).