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Que nous sommes bêtes d'avoir une peur pareille...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image features two figures towards the left side of the frame. The figure on the left appears to be a man, standing upright, dressed in formal attire. Next to him, a woman is leaning back with her body, her head turned slightly to the left. Her face is partially obscured by her hair or a veil being blown by the wind. She wears a long, flowing dress. In front of them is a figure, possibly a scarecrow or mannequin, positioned awkwardly in a wheat field with its arms stretched upwards and outward, wearing a hat and flowing garments similar to the woman's attire. The background shows a tree with blowing leaves, a field, and an open landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Dimensions
3365 × 4536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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