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1854

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a bear tied to a post labeled "RUSSIE". The drawing depicts a scene where a large bear, wearing a crown, is tied to a post labeled "RUSSIE". A figure, dressed in a classical garment and labeled "EUROPE", is pulling on the rope that binds the bear. In the background, the word "CONSTANTIN" is visible, accompanied by outlines of structures resembling buildings or domes. The drawing uses symbolism to convey a message.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

2015.143.1138
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 2525, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77014918

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