In the Omnibus — Antique Print
In the Omnibus — Antique Print
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The Story in the Margin
Honoré Daumier, best known for his lithographic caricatures of Parisian life, made this study of passengers riding the omnibus — the horse-drawn public bus that carried ordinary Parisians through the city from the 1820s onward. Daumier used the omnibus's cramped bench and swaying interior, filled with strangers thrown together, as a recurring stage for observing character, class and the small comedy of city life. This 1864 work is a fine example of the Realist eye Daumier trained on everyday Paris rather than its official ceremonies.
Materials & origin
- Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
- Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
- Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
- Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
- Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.
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