Mac-Adam [sic] et Bineau aux enfers. Par suite d'une punition terrible, mais méritée, ils sont condamnés à repaver les Champs Elysées.

July 13, 1850

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing featuring three caricatured figures in an imagined scenario. Two characters are engaged in laborious tasks under the supervision of a third figure. The central character holds a large rock and appears to be exerting effort, with perspiration visible on his face and clothing. He wears a large hat and has a toiling expression. To the right, another character with a bulbous head shape is depicted using a massive mallet. The background features indistinct forms resembling trees, adding a somber atmosphere. The drawing uses exaggerated features to portray a humorous scene. The style reflects characteristics typical of 19th-century caricatures.

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Q77010865

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