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Eh bien, mon cher, vous avez perdu ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Two men are depicted from the waist up in the image. They are both wearing formal robes, suggesting a professional setting, possibly as legal professionals. The man on the left has a smug expression with a wide smile and eyes looking downward. He has curly hair peeking out from beneath a rectangular hat. The man on the right is angled towards the left, appearing to lean in to converse with the other man, with his mouth slightly open. He has a defined nose and curly hair under a similar hat. Both are wearing dark robes with a light-colored collar. The man on the left is holding eyeglasses and rolled papers in his right hand. The background features shaded patterns, creating a neutral backdrop for the two figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1864
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3463 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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