Le Temps éprouvant lui aussi le besoin de s'équiper a la mode

1867

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of an angelic figure flying in clouds with a long staff, accompanied by a scroll. The image shows a bearded, winged figure in motion among swirling clouds, carrying a staff. The figure's attire and posture suggest determination. The style of the drawing, with bold lines and defined contrasts, adds a dramatic effect to the composition. The clouds are depicted with curving lines, giving the impression of floating or drifting. The drawing carries a sense of historical or mythical narrative, as suggested by the text at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.573

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3548, State ii/ii


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

Q65508845

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