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Aspect de la rue Lacépède ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures moving through a street. The scene shows three individuals in 19th-century attire, each holding a weapon. The figures appear engaged in a hunt or chase. Their faces express determination and a touch of comedic exaggeration. The background includes an audience of curious faces peering over a balcony, and an inset illustration in the upper right shows two additional figures with surprised expressions. The composition emphasizes movement and intent through bold, energetic lines typical of caricature art.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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