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Quand un orateur ennuyeux est a la tribune

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a satirical assembly setting. The drawing is divided into two scenes. In one scene, figures react humorously to a speech, while an orator stands in the background. The second scene shows a heated argument with animated figures gesturing at each other. The style is reminiscent of Honoré Daumier, known for caricatures and social commentary.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3043 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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