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Une Situation désagréable

1866

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing featuring a large figure with the word "HOLSTEIN" under it. Two smaller caricatured figures stand on top of the large figure, holding rod-like objects and appearing to be mock fighting. The large figure looks uncomfortable and distressed. The drawing uses exaggerated features and poses to create a humorous effect, with detailed line work and shading adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on newsprint
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1979.49.220
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3504, State iii/iii

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

Q65570431

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