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La femme doit suivre son mari ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals walking across a muddy path. The male figure is walking to the right with a forward stride, while the female figure follows behind with a downward gaze. The man has a pronounced nose and chin and is wearing a tall hat, rolled-up pants, a vest, and shirt, with a coat or jacket slung over his shoulder. He carries an umbrella and a pair of boots tied together. The woman wears a bonnet and a long dress with a shawl, while carrying a woven basket. The background is minimal with a sketched landscape and a large shadow above the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1848
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3108 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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