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Mon cher ami, je vous présent Monsieur...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white illustration of three individuals from the waist up. The central person stands straight, wearing a tall top hat and a coat with a visible clasp. They have distinct facial features including a pronounced nose and round spectacles, with neat, short hair. To their left, another person leans towards them in a side profile, with sharp facial features and long hair falling around their shoulders, dressed in a garment with a high collar. On the right, a third person is leaning closer, with a curly hairstyle shorter on the sides, wearing a high-collared shirt or jacket. This person also has distinct facial features and holds the central person's hand. The background has faint, indistinguishable text, and the bottom of the image includes handwritten script.

Artwork Details

Date
1838
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 2990 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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