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1839

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This drawing depicts two men in top hats gesturing towards each other on a street. The image shows a caricature of the individuals dressed in early 19th-century attire, with formal coats and tall top hats. They are facing each other on an urban street, with expressive hand movements and open mouths indicating possible conversation or debate. In the background, there are loosely detailed buildings suggesting a city setting. Below the drawing, there is a block of French text, resembling a newspaper or magazine page layout, titled "Les Lilas et les Près Saint-Gervais." The drawing style reflects exaggerated expressions and satirical undertones similar to the work of Honoré Daumier, known for his social and political cartoons during the 19th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.132

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 565, State i/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

Q65570143

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