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Un réconciliation, scène de haute comédie ...

1850

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two individuals embracing, both with serious expressions. The central figures have exaggerated features and wear formal attire. They look in opposite directions with their arms around each other. In the background, other figures watch. The style and features suggest the work of a caricaturist. The text at the bottom indicates a satirical or humorous intent, depicting feigned reconciliation.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.501
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 2039, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77009324

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