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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two stout male figures wearing formal attire: long coats and top hats. They face each other, with one extending a hand. The figures are drawn with bold lines and their clothing features large patterns of lines and checkers. Their expressions and body language imply communication or interaction. The background is a textured shading that emphasizes the figures. The drawing style is reminiscent of caricature sketches, capturing a humorous or critical depiction of the characters.

Artwork Details

Date
1848
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3432 × 4101 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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