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DAUMIER, Honoré (1808-1879)
A wizened old lady leans in toward an eager young woman, eyes closed and gesturing with a feeble hand as if about to speak. Their profiles are highlighted against a dark background, emphasising the contrast between the wrinkles of old age and the fresh glow of youth. Daumier's skill as a caricaturist shows in the simplicity of this scene personifying experience and innocence.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 1602
Creation/Production
DAUMIER, Honoré
Acquisition
Gift, 1992
Given by Mrs Charles Wilmers
Measurements
Height
(cm): 26.7
Width
(cm): 35.7
Height
(in): 10
Width
(in): 14
Techniques
oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
board
Location
In store
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