Study for “Saltimbanques Resting”
1866
oil
From the collection of The Phillips Collection
1866
oil
From the collection of The Phillips Collection
Study for “Saltimbanques Resting” is a 1866 oil by Honoré Daumier, a Realism work, held at The Phillips Collection.
This painting depicts three men sitting together, engaged in a quiet moment. The man on the right wears a white shirt, while the one in the middle is dressed in red, and the man on the left is shirtless. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Honoré Daumier.
