The artwork, titled “The Engraving Dealers,” was created by Honoré Daumier. Executed with oil on canvas, this Realism piece measures 33 by 24 centimeters and falls under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, a group of individuals is prominently positioned in the foreground, intently observing and examining engravings displayed on a wall or stand. The scene is set in an urban environment, where onlookers are depicted in various postures of curiosity and engagement. The use of darker tones and a somewhat muted color palette adds depth and atmosphere to the depiction, emphasizing the detailed expressions and actions of the figures absorbed in the intricacies of the engravings before them.
