Regrets Superflus!

1851

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two men observing a jar containing a conjoined figure. The drawing showcases a large jar labeled with the words "Feu La Fusion" and "Infusion à Perpétuité," housing a surreal conjoined figure that appears to be two heads sharing a single body and wearing crowns. The figures are looking at each other. The jar sits on a surface with some coins scattered around. To the right, two large-nosed men with solemn and concerned expressions look critically at the jar, hands clasped. The drawing suggests a caricature or a critique, likely aimed at societal or political themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.47

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2130, State (undesc. first state)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65357192

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