Un citoyen exaspéré par les buffleteries

1848

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a man in a dramatic pose, waving a sword and throwing a military-style hat into the air. The drawing portrays an illustration of a man in a buttoned uniform with an expression on his face, swinging a sword above his head. Another hat seems to fly off to the side, suggesting a sense of action. Lines around the figure emphasize the movement, and the man's clothing flares outward, adding to the image’s energy. The artwork uses bold lines to depict emotion and drama, typical of caricature illustrations. This image is printed with monochromatic tones and has a caption in French.

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Q77011121

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