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Je vous arrête, mauvais sujet...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two male figures standing on a cobblestone surface. The figure on the left is slightly bent forward, stretching his arm towards the figure on the right. He wears a long coat, knee-length pants, stockings, flat shoes, and a top hat. His facial features appear defined with wrinkles, a pointed nose, and a skeptical expression. The figure on the right stands upright, facing the left figure. He is dressed in a checkered coat, similar pants, stockings, holds a cane in his right hand, and wears a top hat. His facial features are more rounded, with a broad smile and softer expression. The background shows an urban setting with a row of buildings stretching into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3409 × 3777 px
Public Domain
Yes
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