L'incomparable somnabule

1865

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a group of caricatured figures in a fanciful scene. The scene depicts a seated figure surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The drawing is done in a style that emphasizes caricature with exaggerated facial features and head sizes. The figures are dressed in period attire, with top hats and elaborate coats. The composition is busy, with the figures tightly packed, creating a sense of liveliness and interaction among them. The expressions on the figures' faces range from curious to amused. The setting appears to capture a moment of spectacle or performance, indicated by the focused attention of the standing figures on the seated figure.

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Q77009245

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