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Bon mot du temps

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bearded figure carrying a bag and a lantern among robed figures. The scene depicts a bearded figure walking barefoot and clad in a simple, tattered garment, carrying a large sack over their back with a walking stick. They also carry a lantern in one hand. Surrounding the figure are ghostly, robed figures, some of whom appear to be observing. The setting has a classical feel, with columns faintly visible in the background. The artwork includes textual elements at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
2873 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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