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Fugitives (Emigrants)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief featuring multiple human figures walking and engaging with each other. The figures are of various sizes and include men, women, and children. They are depicted in dynamic postures, with some figures carrying smaller figures or objects. The sculpture is crafted in a dark brown material resembling bronze. The figures suggest motion and interaction, with limited facial detail. The relief is set against a textured background of the same material, creating depth. The piece is rectangular and bordered, framing the scene within it.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1850/1852, cast 1893
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
16227 × 8665 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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