Dernière élévation de soulouque

1856

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a large anthropomorphic potato or root vegetable with human-like features. The drawing depicts a surreal scene where a gigantic root vegetable, resembling a creature with arms and a face, is towering over the landscape. The figure is rooted into the ground with its leafy top spread out like arms. Around this figure, smaller objects or figures can be seen in motion. The surrounding environment consists of more foliage and clouds, drawn in a stylized manner that emphasizes movement and drama. The use of lines and shading adds texture and depth, creating an almost whimsical yet unsettling atmosphere in this artwork.

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Q77009228

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