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Décret de la commune

1871

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a hand surrounded by papers and coins. The hand is reaching for coins amidst a chaotic array of papers scattered around a bowl. Each paper is inscribed with the words "Quitance de Loyer" and other phrases. The scene conveys a sense of financial turmoil or obligation. The drawing employs a monochromatic color palette, relying on shading and texture to create depth and detail. The composition is busy and somewhat chaotic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.860
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3861, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77014672

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