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La fusion

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall cylindrical jar with smooth, curved lines containing an abstract figure inside. The figure consists of an amalgamation of shapes, resembling two humanoid forms conjoined at the torso, with exaggerated facial features, a small, distorted belly and limbs. Atop the heads of the conjoined figures is a rooster-like shape. The composition evokes a surrealistic creature or a jarred specimen.

Artwork Details

Date
1872
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3497 × 4156 px
Public Domain
Yes
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