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Concert européen

1867

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a person sitting on a cannon surrounded by a large orchestra. The figure is clad in Roman-like armor. The orchestra, led by a conductor, consists of many musicians playing wind instruments. The scene is dynamic, with bold lines and exaggerated expressions. The style is similar to caricature art with satirical elements. The setting implies a blend of military and musical themes, humorously suggesting a 'concert of war.'

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.831
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3589, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77010043

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