Le roi des grecs ...

1854

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two uniformed figures in an exaggerated and satirical pose. The image depicts a scene with two figures interacting. One figure is holding a rifle with a crown on top and wearing a military uniform, looking forlorn. The other figure is dressed in elaborate ceremonial armor with an eagle helmet, gesturing as if explaining something. This figure wears boots with spurs and is in a dynamic posture. In the background, there is another figure standing passively in traditional attire. The drawing features bold, linear strokes and strong contrasts.

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Q77009432

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