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Deux phénomènes, spectacle gratis ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of caricatured figures in an assembly setting. The upper section shows exaggeratedly drawn figures wearing top hats. They are engaging with each other under the title "Deux phénomènes, spectacle gratis." The lower section depicts a scene with one figure gesturing passionately while another appears uninterested. Additional figures are sketched in the background. The lower caption reads "Taschereau dans l'exercice de ses interruptions." The illustration features fine line work using black and white for contrast and expression emphasis.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
2937 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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