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Une rencontre de jouyeauz augures

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures dressed in ancient-style garments, engaging in an interaction. The scene depicts two figures in togas, one with hands behind his back and the other with hands at his sides. Both figures have exaggerated facial expressions. The background features simple structures and birds in the sky. The style is reminiscent of traditional lithographs with strong contrasts and sketch-like quality. French text below the image suggests a satirical context.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3087 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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