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Oui, Monsieur, votre air respectable m'enhardit...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men engaged in conversation. The man on the left has a narrow face with pronounced features, a prominent nose, and a few lines suggesting a stern expression. His hair is short and fits under his top hat. He is wearing a dark jacket with a waistcoat underneath, and a high-collared shirt with a cravat. He is gesturing while he speaks. The man on the right has a fuller face with a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. His hair is a bit longer and peeks out from underneath his top hat. He wears similar attire with a dark waistcoat and a knotted scarf. He holds a cane or walking stick. The background is plain, with light shading, and there is text in French beneath the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Dimensions
3454 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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