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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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Honoré Daumier

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.

1856

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Honoré Daumier

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.

1856

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph with hand coloring, Sheet: 183 x 231 mm. (7 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series Plate 7 from the series "Croquis Parisiens"
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.1450
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: "h.D" at left.

Artist

Honoré Daumier

French, 1808-1879

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