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Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image depicts two figures engaged in an intense interaction. One figure, partially visible from the waist up, is seated with wild, curly hair and is wearing a draped garment labeled "ALLEMAGNE." The other figure is shown in full profile, standing and leaning towards the seated individual. This person has short hair, a plumed military helmet, and a uniform with a belt. The standing figure has their arms stretched towards the seated person, seemingly holding them by the shoulders. The background is plain, focusing on the two figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.559

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3602, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1979

  • Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879, NGA, 1979, no. 96.

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65508830

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