Un coup de feu!

1839

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows three individuals, mainly focusing on their upper bodies. In the foreground, a man is seated with a displeased expression, his eyes half-closed and mouth drawn downward. He has long, straight hair that falls on either side of his face and is wearing a white barber cape. To his right, another person stands close, bending slightly toward him, holding scissors with their left hand. This individual has a jovial expression, with wide eyes and a rounded nose, and is dressed in a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt. Their hair is styled in large, coiled sections on either side of their head. In the background to the left, two individuals are engaged in conversation, dressed in dark clothing and facing each other closely. One has his hand raised to his chin. The background of the image features textured shading, and a hat is hanging on the wall near the barber's head. The entire scene appears to be a caricature, emphasizing expressive facial features and exaggerated body language.

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Q77014720

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