Ce Monsieur Courbet, fait des figures ... vulgaires ...

1855

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows six individuals engaged in conversation. The main focal point is on a middle-aged man wearing a top hat and a suit with a bowtie, reaching his hand out. He is surrounded by another man to his right and another man to his left, who is holding a hat. To the right of these central figures is a woman wearing a bonnet and shawl. All individuals are depicted in a rough sketch style with exaggerated expressions. The background includes smaller figures wearing similar hats and coats, indicating a gathering or event. Text at the top reads "L'EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1470

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2675, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77012289

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