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Danger de se trouver au milieu d'une course au clocher

1845

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is an image of pigs in a chaotic scene. The drawing shows a group of pigs causing commotion. One large pig is near a fallen hat, while another pig interacts with someone on the ground. In the background, a figure holds a whip or stick. The setting depicts a rustic environment with wooden fences and a barn-like structure. The drawing technique includes precise line work and shading, emphasizing movement and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number

2015.143.988
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 1399, State ii/ii

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Wikidata ID

Q77011090

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