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1869

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

There is a drawing of a figure sharpening a sword with a grindstone. The image depicts a caricature-like character engaged in the act of sharpening a long sword. The character is bent over the grindstone, focused on its task. Opposite to the character, there are posters on a wall with the word "CANDIDAT" visible. The setting appears to be an indoor space with subtle shading indicating depth and the wooden structure. Shadows are used to give a sense of dimension to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.235

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3716, 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

Q65570489

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