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1850

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two figures in formal attire encountering a dust storm on a street. The drawing shows two individuals in the foreground, both wearing top hats and formal coats, in a conversational stance. They appear engaged in discussion while gesturing towards something off-frame. Behind them, a street scene unfolds with a swirling cloud of dust or smoke obscuring much of the background. In the midst of the dust, other figures can be vaguely discerned, some seemingly holding onto their hats or crouching to brace against the dust. The background depicts the hint of trees and possibly architectural structures, suggesting an outdoor urban setting. The style is caricatural, emphasizing the expressive features and exaggerated postures of the figures. The drawing contains text in French at the bottom.

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Q77009259

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