Pardon mon cher...

1869

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing depicting an interaction between two figures with a symbolic theme. The scene shows a confrontation between a robed figure labeled "LIBERTÉ" and a distressed, muscular figure. The robed figure's hand is raised towards the other figure's face. In the background, there are round objects resembling cannonballs. The line work is bold and expressive, capturing the intensity of the moment. The gown of the figure labeled "LIBERTÉ" drapes elegantly. The scene likely conveys themes of power, freedom, and conflict.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.188

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3724, 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

Q65570333

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