Le perroquet de M. Guizot

1851

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing showing a crowd of people reacting to a parrot. In the drawing, a parrot is perched on a stand with a human-like face instead of a bird head. Multiple hands are reaching towards the parrot and various figures are depicted with expressions such as surprise or excitement. The scene conveys a sense of satire or humor, potentially criticizing or mocking authority. The parrot being above the crowd could symbolize a sense of aloofness or superiority.

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Q77014365

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