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Un Matamore portant une... botte...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure thrusting a sword into a document labeled "Constitution." The scene shows a character stabbing the ground with a sword, piercing a paper with the word "CONSTITUTION" written on it. The figure wears a pointed hat that obscures its head. The composition suggests movement with clothing and lines indicating motion, while shadows and shading add depth. Fine lines and hatching create texture and intensity.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4836 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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