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Mariez-vous donc ... en chine

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures and an ornate table setting. One figure is seated, wearing an intricate gown and holding a fan. The second figure stands to the left, wearing a conical hat and a costume reminiscent of carnival attire. The scene is set indoors, with elegant furniture, drapery, and a table with a decorative vase filled with fruit and foliage. The composition suggests a theatrical or satirical tone, with exaggerated expressions and a caricature-like style.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3088 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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