La dêroute!

1850

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This image depicts an urn with multiple faces and several figures in a chaotic scene. The central urn is labeled "URNE DU SCRUTIN DU 10 MARS." Surrounding the urn, there are figures in dynamic poses that suggest commotion and disorder. One figure appears distressed, another is interacting with a third figure who is lying down. Various papers with French writings like "INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE" and "TRAVAUX PUBLIQUES" are scattered on the ground. The scene is crowded with details that convey satire and criticism, possibly of a political nature. The artwork is in the style of Honoré Daumier, known for caricatures and social commentary.

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Q77009253

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