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1866

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of multiple characters in an ancient setting, depicting a ceremonial event with mythical or allegorical figures. In the scene, a bearded person with elaborate headgear and another muscular figure, both in classical attire, interact with a robed figure who seems to be bestowing a wreath. Additional figures observe the spectacle. The scene is set against a backdrop of columns and smoke or clouds. The characters' expressions and body language are detailed, adding depth and narrative to the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.560

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3498, State only


Artwork history & notes

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

Q65508831

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