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J'ai eu beau le bercer ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

In the image, a woman is seated in a chair. Her eyes are closed as her head tilts back. She has exaggerated facial features, a large nose, and pronounced cheeks, with styled hair. She wears a voluminous gown with intricate designs and the word "DIPLOMATIE." A skeletal creature stands beside her on a large bassinet, wearing a cap with a plume and holding a sword. The background shows draped curtains.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3716 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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