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C.H. Odilon Barrot

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a caricature of a man standing on a pedestal. His exaggerated features include a large bald head with some hair at the sides, a prominent brow, and a stern expression. He is dressed in a suit, holding a book labeled "ÉCRIE." Smaller figures surround him, looking up. The background is simple, emphasizing the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1849
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3388 × 4569 px
Public Domain
Yes
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