In the collection of Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
Featuring one of Daumier's favorite subjects, this painting showcases the artist's skill at capturing the realities of 19th-century Paris. The minimal background heightens the interactions between the two sitting figures. Daumier emphasizes his subjects' facial features through the simplicity of the composition and the harsh yet careful use of highlights and shadows.
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