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1871

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of three figures near a fireplace. Two figures are standing next to bottles, while the third figure is kneeling, wearing a sash reading "CAISSETTE DE FRANCE," and interacting with the fireplace. The style appears to be caricature, with exaggerated features and postures. Details in clothing and actions suggest potential social or political commentary. Lines are prominently used to create texture and expression in this monochromatic composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gillotype on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.217

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3898, 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

Q65570416

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