Saltimbanques Resting

Saltimbanques Resting

Honoré Daumier

1870

oil

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows three men in a dark room. The man on the right is wearing a white hat and shirt, and is sitting down. The man in the middle is wearing a red shirt and is leaning over a table. The man on the left is wearing a white shirt and is sitting down. The background is dark, with some light coming from the right side of the painting. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of the Romantic era, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Honoré Daumier.

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