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Honoré Daumier

Where can one be happier…

1841

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Honoré Daumier

Where can one be happier…

1841

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 314 × 257 mm. (12 3/8 × 10 1/8 in.) Image: 244 × 196 mm. (9 5/8 × 7 11/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 5 from the series "Les Musiciens de Paris"
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.3877
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Signed in stone: lower left "h.D." Inscribed in stone: lower right "305"

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

Artist

Honoré Daumier

French, 1808-1879

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In deep contemplation in front of the nave of the opera..... or could it be the one at the Porte St. Martin?... or maybe even at the Ambigu Theater!... no matter where it might be,... they are contemplating a nave.
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