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Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a confrontation between two individuals. The artwork features one figure kicking another from behind in an interior setting. A painting is partially visible on the wall, and there is a curtain on the right side. The figure on the left is in mid-motion and appears to be exerting force, causing the other figure to move forward with a surprised expression. The scene includes text below the drawing hinting at a social commentary. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic palette with line work that adds intensity to the moment depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.152

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1303, 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

Q65570204

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