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L'épée de Damoclès

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a dining table with plates, cutlery, and a large decorative centerpiece. Above the table hangs a large sword. There are two figures in the scene, one looking surprised or alarmed, and the other making a gesture. The atmosphere suggests suspense or impending danger. The drawing is illustrated in a detailed style similar to 19th-century satirical illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3299 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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