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Les merveilles de la gymnastique ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a billiard table with two caricatured figures. The figures are engaging in humorous interactions around the table. One figure leans back on the table with crossed legs, while the other is focused on making a shot, holding a billiard cue. Both characters have exaggerated facial expressions. The background is plain, directing attention to the figures and the table.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 2758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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