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1846

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

Three figures are depicted from the waist up. The central figure is standing with arms outstretched and palms facing forward, gesturing dramatically. This person has curly hair and an expressive face with raised eyebrows and an open mouth. They are wearing a checkered robe with a white necktie. To the left, a seated figure with a shrouded head and downcast eyes is visible, dressed in a dark, loose garment. To the right, a small child sits, apparently holding or biting a finger, with short hair and a dark outfit. The background shows plain walls with a checkered or lined pattern, and a top hat is placed on a nearby surface, adding to the setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3022

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1358, 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

Q64957905

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