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"Les Maris me font toujours rire" (Husbands Always Make Me Laugh)

Paul Gavarni

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two men standing side by side from the waist up in a frontal position. The man on the left has a wide nose, prominent cheeks, and slicked-back hair. He is dressed in a dark jacket, white shirt, and a bow tie, with a light-colored vest. The man on the right also has a broad nose, a pronounced grin, and wavy hair. He is wearing a dark jacket and white shirt without a tie or vest. Both men have slightly bent arms, with one holding an object. The background features a simple hatched pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1852/1853
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3343 × 4323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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