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Le retour d'Ulysse

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man playing a wind instrument as he walks. He is barefoot and wearing draped clothing - possibly a tunic or robe. His head is slightly bowed, and he carries a sack over his shoulder. Walking alongside him is a dog, attached to a leash, with its gaze focused forward. The sculpture is carved into a stone-like slab, predominantly grayscale in color. The scene is presented in relief, capturing a moment of movement as the subjects proceed on their journey.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3260 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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