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Madame Gargantua

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman leaning forward to take a bite from a large food item. She has exaggerated facial features, curly hair, and is dressed in a scoop-necked dress. She holds a wine glass in her left hand and the table in front of her is covered with foods and a tablecloth. In the background, three figures in cloaks and top hats are walking near an arched structure. The illustration is detailed with crosshatching for depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
lithograph on newsprint
Dimensions
3466 × 4045 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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