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Un des trois amis de la paix ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in theatrical attire interacting with a dog chewing on a sack. The person is wearing checkered clothing and a hat, using a cane or staff, and appears to be shouting or gesturing animatedly. The dog is energetically engaged with a large sack. Below the scene, text in French is visible. The drawing exhibits a style reminiscent of caricature or satirical illustration, focusing on exaggeration and expression.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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