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La colére d'Agamemnon

1842

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of an ancient history scene. The drawing depicts a muscular, armored figure in a commanding stance, gesturing towards another seated person. In the foreground, there are indications of a shield and military equipment. The figure wears a helmet with a plume and a skirt-like garment. The background includes outlines of tents or structures. The figures and elements have shading and strong lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number

2015.143.288
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 932, State ii/ii

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Wikidata ID

Q77014181

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