Les deux grands ducs ...

1854

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two birds observing a distant battle. The drawing showcases two large birds standing on a rocky outcrop and looking down upon a chaotic battlefield below. The landscape is depicted with sweeping pencil strokes, illustrating both the rough terrain and the tumult of the battle, with numerous tiny figures scattered across the scene. The overall composition conveys a sense of observation and commentary on the events unfolding, using the birds as possible symbolic figures.

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Q77014443

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