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1871

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a group of caricatured figures. The central figure in the foreground is wearing an oversized top hat and formal attire while holding a flag. The face is heavily exaggerated and distorted, giving a comical appearance. In the background, there is a crowd of similarly styled figures, each characterized by distinct head shapes and large top hats, marching in line. The flags they carry are decorated with what appear to be fleur-de-lis symbols. The drawing uses heavy shading and line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gillotype on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.196

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3876, 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

Q65570357

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