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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals with a large dog. On the left, a man wearing a top hat, glasses, a long coat, trousers, and a vest is recoiling as the dog jumps towards him. He holds a walking stick defensively. On the right, a woman is pulling on the dog's leash to restrain it. She wears a cap, a long-sleeved shirt, and a long skirt or trousers. The background is a simple interior setting, potentially a barn.