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Les Curieux Punis

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a surreal landscape scene with figures and structures. The drawing depicts a distorted figure with exaggerated facial expressions and limbs, seemingly running or in motion across a textured ground. Around the central figure, there are other forms that suggest movement or transformation. In the background, there are structures resembling towers or castles. The style uses shading and contrasts to create depth and emphasize the fantastical, otherworldly theme of the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4418 × 3406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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