Prochaine ordannace du préfet de police

1850

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of riders on horseback with large bells on their saddles, in the style of Honoré Daumier. The scene features a congested street scene with caricatured horse riders, wearing top hats, and horses with oversized bells. The riders are navigating through other characters in the scene. The drawing includes exaggerated features and humorous interactions. At the bottom of the drawing, there is text referring to a police prefect ordinance related to equipping bells on vehicles. The detailed lines and expressive figures reflect the artist's style known for humor and critique.

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Q77011131

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