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Les merveilles de la gymnastique ...

1865

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a billiard table with two caricatured figures. The figures are engaging in humorous interactions around the table. One figure leans back on the table with crossed legs, while the other is focused on making a shot, holding a billiard cue. Both characters have exaggerated facial expressions. The background is plain, directing attention to the figures and the table.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.1313
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3394, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77009249

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