Apparition du ... serpent de la rue Lacépède

1858

Honoré Daumier

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Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a bustling street scene with a group of people dressed in 19th-century attire gathered on the street. They are all looking upward with expressions of surprise or interest. In the background, there are buildings with multiple windows. At the top of the image, there is a creature or figure that resembles a serpent with a bird-like head positioned above them. The drawing captures a moment of curiosity and conversation, highlighting the interaction between the observers and the unusual sight they are witnessing. The scene is rendered in black and white, with expressive lines and shading that convey motion and atmosphere.

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Q77015035

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