Bertrand, voila des gaillards ...

1854

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two exaggerated figures observing a large group in the distance. This is in the style of Honoré Daumier. The drawing features two prominent figures in the left foreground dressed in 19th-century attire. Their expressions are exaggerated and comically rendered, typical of caricatures. One figure gestures animatedly, possibly addressing the multitude below, while the other stands in a more subdued posture. The background is composed of a large gathering of individuals, depicted with simple lines suggesting a mass of bodies. The scene is dynamic and captures a moment of speech or proclamation. The drawing is monochromatic, utilizing shading techniques to create depth and texture.

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Q77014434

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