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Le Mendiant a domicile

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in profile facing a door, with his right hand poised to knock on it and his left hand holding a top hat behind his back. The man has distinctive facial features, including a long face with a prominent nose and sparse hair that is combed back, revealing a high forehead. He is dressed in a formal, long coat with a high collar, pants, and formal shoes. The background features vertical lines suggesting a staircase area or balcony, with a visible railing.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3440 × 4535 px
Public Domain
Yes
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