Une lecture entrainante

Honoré Daumier, 1836

The image shows the upper body of a man seated at a table. He is focused on reading a book that is open in front of him. His facial features are exaggerated with a pronounced brow, long nose, and small round spectacles. He has sparse and disheveled hair. The man is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar, and a bit of a green collar is visible beneath. On the table, there is a plate with food, a small glass of red liquid, and a wine bottle. He is holding a carafe, pouring its contents onto the plate. A white tablecloth covers the table, and the setting appears simple with a focus on the man's activity. The background is plain, emphasizing the central subject of the man and his interaction with the book and meal.
Художник
Honoré Daumier
Датировка
1836
Вид
Print
Техника
hand-colored lithograph
Колекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лиценз
Обществено достояние, CC0

Описание на изображението

The image shows the upper body of a man seated at a table. He is focused on reading a book that is open in front of him. His facial features are exaggerated with a pronounced brow, long nose, and small round spectacles. He has sparse and disheveled hair. The man is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar, and a bit of a green collar is visible beneath. On the table, there is a plate with food, a small glass of red liquid, and a wine bottle. He is holding a carafe, pouring its contents onto the plate. A white tablecloth covers the table, and the setting appears simple with a focus on the man's activity. The background is plain, emphasizing the central subject of the man and his interaction with the book and meal.

Honoré Daumier