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Allons donc... que diable cocher...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse-drawn carriage traveling quickly. It shows the front view of the carriage being pulled by a horse. The open-topped carriage contains four figures. The horse is detailed, and its posture suggests movement. In the background, there is an explosion with curved lines indicating motion and a chaotic scene. The drawing is in black and white, emphasizing contrast and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4460 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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