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Renouvelé des Japonais

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a spinning top labeled 'EQUILIBRE EUROPEEN' above a hand holding a sword. The artwork presents a visual metaphor with a hand gripping a sword that seems to slice through or interact with the spinning top. The top is detailed with lines indicating its motion, while the sword is confidently held. The composition is monochromatic, using shades of grey. The title is 'Renouvelé des Japonais,' suggesting it is a satirical comment likely from the era of political cartoons.

Artwork Details

Date
1867
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3466 × 4034 px
Public Domain
Yes
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