Saint Serge ... Mon bon Saint Serge!

1855

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a person interacting with a ghostly figure. There is a spectral figure with a halo, called "Saint Serge," alongside another figure gesturing dramatically towards it. The ghostly figure is elongated and ethereal, with flowing drapery resembling a robe. The second figure appears to be dressed in a theatrical or period costume, posed in a way that suggests communication with the spectral figure. The style shows strong contrasts of light and shadow, typical of caricatures, emphasizing exaggerated features and expressions. The background is minimally detailed, focusing attention on the interaction between the two figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1466

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2557, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77012174

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