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Le jour ou il y a une nouvelle

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a satirical assembly featuring exaggerated caricatures in a comical setting. In the upper section, a group of individuals with large heads and exaggerated facial features react to news. The lower section shows two stylized figures in discussion, with faint figures as their audience. Comic expressions, disproportionate body features, and exaggerated postures suggest a humorous take on the characters' behavior. The style likely reflects the artist's commentary on the political scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1849
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3088 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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