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A Naples - Le meilleur des rois... (1st plate)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is an image depicting a detailed perspective of a figure in elaborate attire standing on a balcony overlooking a street filled with debris. The urban setting includes buildings lining the street extending into the distance. The road below is littered with indistinct shapes resembling debris or fallen objects. The sky features subtle cloud formations and a mountainous horizon in the backdrop, hinting at a wider landscape beyond the city. The composition conveys a mix of drama and grandeur.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4420 × 3394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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