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Sébastopol

1854

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of chaos unfolding at a dining table. The scene shows dishes and utensils scattered as an explosion erupts from the center. Two men are seen with shocked expressions, reacting to the sudden event. The background features a night sky with what might be interpreted as smoke or debris, emphasizing the chaos. The drawing style combines caricature and political commentary, reminiscent of 19th-century satire.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.611
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 2535, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77009429

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