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Les nouveaux chalets

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of houses with various figures in communication. The drawing shows a man in a hat and coat walking past wooden structures. Figures lean out of windows, engaging with the man. The figures have different expressions and gestures, creating a dynamic interaction. The windows and postures suggest urgency or confrontation. The style is satirical and reminiscent of 19th-century comic art.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3451 px
Public Domain
Yes
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