Décidément elle est bien malade!

1851

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing showing a group of figures observing another figure in a cradle. The image includes three figures on the left side looking towards the figure in the cradle, which has a cloth over its head with the words "LOI DU 31 AOUT." The background features draped curtains, hinting at a setting. The drawing has a cartoon-like quality with exaggerated expressions, conveying a sense of comedy and satire. It appears to be rendered in black and white with hatching and cross-hatching for detail. The signature and text on the paper suggest it is a caricature or editorial cartoon.

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Q77010885

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