Allons Bon! J'avais oublié de décharger mon fusil!

1858

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a comedic scene involving a sudden indoor gun discharge. Several individuals exhibit shocked expressions following an unexpected gunshot. The central figure appears to have inadvertently fired a rifle, as evidenced by the large burst of smoke emanating from the barrel. Surrounding figures react to the sudden noise and smoke with dramatic gestures and wide-eyed expressions. The setting appears to be indoors, with details of the room sketched in the background. The style is reminiscent of caricatures with exaggerated features.

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Q77014984

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