Une envie de femme grosse

1839

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a chaotic domestic scene where two individuals are engaged in a tug-of-war over a reluctant figure. The person on the left wears formal attire complete with a top hat and is pulling back. The person on the right is dressed casually, with an apron and rolled-up sleeves, and is straining in the opposite direction while balancing a large bundle on their shoulder. The central figure between them is adorned in a patterned dress and bonnet. The exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses add a lively touch to the image. The drawing likely offers a satirical take on daily social or domestic interactions.

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Q77014732

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