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Bas-relief en pain d'épices ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a bas-relief depicting a procession. The artwork shows stylized figures in a ceremonial setting, including figures on horseback with exaggerated features. The central figure holds a baton or stick, while another figure carries a drum. There are cloud-like elements above. The style is reminiscent of caricature or satire, emphasizing facial and body features with distinct lines and contours.

Artwork Details

Date
1851
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3336 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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