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1870

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing featuring a man in a contemplative pose surrounded by symbolic elements representing historical events or periods. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear-like implement with an abstract form labeled "1870". The character is wearing a cap and rugged clothing. Around him are objects labeled with different years like "1848," "1830," and "1815". The words "MUSEE DES SOUVERAINS" are displayed above. The drawing is characterized by strong lines and dramatic contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3217

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3816, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1979

  • Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879, NGA, 1979, no. 100.

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

Q64958291

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