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Abusant de la liberté

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of two people in a struggle beside a carriage with a distressed person inside. The scene captures a moment of conflict as one individual attempts to restrain another. The carriage is drawn with loose lines, suggesting motion, and the background shows urban architecture. The style features exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses, typical of a caricature, conveying a satirical tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3633 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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