A Flourens, la jeunesse reconnaissante!

1855

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a stone bust on a pedestal with an engraving dedicated to 'A Flourens'. On either side of the pedestal, two figures are reacting to the bust. The figure on the left is wearing a bowler hat and extending one hand toward the bust while holding a cane. The figure on the right is raising a hat toward the bust, with various articles scattered around their feet. The scene appears to convey a humorous encounter, possibly a cultural or political commentary. The drawing has strong lines and shading, typical of 19th-century caricatures.

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Q77011172

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