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Une loterie philantropique

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals in the foreground. The woman on the left is holding an open straight razor and gesturing with her other hand. She has a round face with large eyes and an expression of surprise or disbelief. Her hair is covered by a bonnet tied under her chin, and she is wearing a dark shawl or cloak. The man next to her is slightly turned to the side, with a worried expression on his elongated face and wide, staring eyes. He wears a top hat, a dark suit with a high-collared shirt, and holds a small bag in front of him. Behind them, there are partially visible figures wearing top hats, and a sign that reads "LOTERIE PHILANTROPIQUE" can be seen. The background consists of lines and shading, suggesting a textured surface with no distinct features, contributing to the vintage or illustrative style of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
2914 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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