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Regardez, mais n'y touchez pas!

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of caricatured figures. The central figure in the foreground is wearing an oversized top hat and formal attire while holding a flag. The face is heavily exaggerated and distorted, giving a comical appearance. In the background, there is a crowd of similarly styled figures, each characterized by distinct head shapes and large top hats, marching in line. The flags they carry are decorated with what appear to be fleur-de-lis symbols. The drawing uses heavy shading and line work.

Artwork Details

Date
1871
Medium
gillotype on newsprint
Dimensions
3442 × 4099 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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