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Le nouveau polichinelle napolitan

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of puppet-like figures on a stage. The drawing features exaggerated caricatures of the figures, characterized by bulbous noses and oversized costumes. The central figure is holding a club and poised over another figure at the edge of the stage. The stage is framed with a heavy curtain. The style uses bold, sketchy lines and emphasizes the expressions and posture of the figures, conveying a sense of satirical commentary.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3300 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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