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Plaisirs de la paternité

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing with his body turned to the side, holding a piece of fabric or paper in the air with his right hand. Several children interact with him, one clinging to his neck and three others reaching or pulling. The man appears middle-aged with slightly disheveled hair and wears striped clothing. The scene is set indoors with a desk or table beside him, carrying bottles and a loaf of bread. The background depicts a shaded area, possibly a wall or corner of a room.

Artwork Details

Date
1847
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3488 × 4223 px
Public Domain
Yes
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