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Parisiens recevant un grain...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures standing in a rainstorm on a rocky beach. The figures are caricatured with exaggerated features and are wearing hats. The rain falls diagonally across the image. The figures have comical expressions as they struggle against the wind and rain. In the background, there are hints of the sea with waves and distant sails barely visible through the rain. The ground is rocky and wet, suggesting they are on the shoreline. The overall mood is satirical, capturing the experience of being caught in bad weather. The strokes and lines are bold and expressive.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4023 × 3555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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