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1857

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a man in a formal suit looking surprised as a bird perches on his nose, while a woman in an elaborate dress with ruffles and feathers reacts dramatically. There are other figures in the background observing the scene. The artwork uses bold lines and shading to convey a lively and comedic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.624
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 2656, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77010919

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