All’Hôtel Drouot

Honoré Daumier, dopo il 1863-prima del 1873

This is a painting of an auction scene featuring an auctioneer and an audience. The painting shows a group of people watching an auctioneer gesturing towards a framed artwork displayed on an easel. The individuals in the audience are wearing formal attire with top hats. The background consists of an indistinct crowd, emphasizing the interest and anticipation surrounding the auction event. The painting conveys expressions and body language that suggest various states of engagement with the scene. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.
Artista
Honoré Daumier
Datazione
dopo il 1863-prima del 1873
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su legno
Dimensioni
24,13 × 18,42 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of an auction scene featuring an auctioneer and an audience. The painting shows a group of people watching an auctioneer gesturing towards a framed artwork displayed on an easel. The individuals in the audience are wearing formal attire with top hats. The background consists of an indistinct crowd, emphasizing the interest and anticipation surrounding the auction event. The painting conveys expressions and body language that suggest various states of engagement with the scene. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier.

Honoré Daumier