Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Lunch in the Country

DAUMIER, Honoré (Artist)

The theme of leisurely Parisians eating outdoors became popular among artists painting scenes of modern life. Here, the bearded gentlemen represent typical middle-class characters. They sit contentedly while one gives a piece of food to the bony-looking dog at his side. Another man wearing a flat cap hurriedly gulps his coffee, his eyes also fixed on the tasty morsel.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 2449

Creation/Production

1808-1879
Role: Artist
Period: 1868

Acquisition

Bequest, 10/4/1952

Measurements

Height (cm): 26
Width (cm): 34
Height (in): 10
Width (in): 13

Techniques

Oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
Art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

Oil
Board

Location

On Display
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