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Renouvelée de la fontaine

1867

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is an illustration of a knight with a horse's head surrounded by sheep. The knight is wearing heavy armor and holding a spear, standing among sheep with names like "HESSI," "BADEN," and "HANOVER." The sheep have fluffy textures and the background is a rolling landscape. The phrase "Renouvelé de Lafontaine" is included in the image. The style is satirical and whimsical, showcasing the absurdity of the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.833
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3599, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77010045

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