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Paris grippé

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures standing close together. They are wearing heavy clothes and appear to be in a cold environment. The central figure is sneezing into a handkerchief while the others look on. The background shows buildings, hinting at a street scene during winter. The style of the drawing includes detailed lines and shading, typical of lithographic printing.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3434 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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