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Le Marchand d'habits

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man walking on a cobblestone street. The man is in profile, looking to the right, carrying various items. He has distinct facial features, such as a nose and facial hair, potentially a beard or mustache. He wears a tall hat with hair flowing from underneath, layered clothing including a long coat or cloak, a scarf, and holds an umbrella and a possible guitar while additional garments are under his arm. The background features a faint horse outline and a second sketchy figure, implying a busy street scene in an urban setting near a building or alley.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Dimensions
3354 × 4669 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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