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1870

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of two sailors in uniforms standing and gesturing toward an emblem on a wall. The sailors, one with a rifle, are engaged in a conversation or contemplation in front of an emblem or signage above them. They appear in traditional naval attire, with flat hats and shoulder adornments. The caption below suggests a humorous or satirical tone. The background implies the setting is a naval vessel or an official building, given the ornamental display. The drawing style resembles a published illustration or a newspaper comic from the 19th century, conveying a narrative through detailing and poses.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gillotype on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.387

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3819, State ii/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

Q65570681

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