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1851

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing depicting a historical scene with an English figure, Louis Kossuth on a boat, and a French observer. The drawing features three main components: an allegorical figure symbolizing Great Britain, a rowing boat with two rowers and a passenger, and a figure using a telescope on the shore marked as "France". The style is caricature, emphasizing exaggerated features and the surprise of the French observer. The setting includes water separating the two shores, likely representing the English Channel.

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Q77010874

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