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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an interior scene with two men in conversation. One man is gesturing animatedly while the other listens attentively. In the background is a large cabinet filled with various objects, including a parrot, a taxidermied animal, books, and glass displays. Beside the men is a window with the word 'CAISSE' on it. This painting is done in the style of Honoré Daumier.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3978 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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