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Chère baronne, je vous félicite...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts two figures conversing in a swimming area. One figure is dressed in elaborate attire, including a large hat, while the other wears a dark bathing suit. Other figures are swimming in the water around them. The background features architectural elements hinting at an ornate building. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette with various shades of gray and black, using line work to define form and volume. The style is satirical and observational in nature.

Artwork Details

Date
1847
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4045 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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