The image depicts a black-and-white cartoon drawing titled "What a stupid idea we had..." by Honoré Daumier. The drawing features two men in dark clothing struggling on a rocky shoreline. One man is climbing up a steep slope with his right leg bent in front of him and his left leg behind him; his left arm is outstretched behind him, and his right hand grips something on the ground. The man on the ground has his hands outstretched, appearing to be pulled by the other man; both have contorted facial expressions. In the background, a hat is airborne, possibly blown by wind. The scene appears to be set during a stormy day with clouds in the sky. The drawing is framed by a thin border, with text at the top reading "LES BANQUETIERS" and smaller text at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 651 × 893 px
- Museum record:
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