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Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of two individuals shown from the waist up. The first person on the left is standing in a slightly hunched position, leaning towards the second person. This individual has exaggerated facial features, characterized by a large, prominent nose, and they wear their hair in a short, slicked style. The person is dressed in a dark, tailored jacket with a high collar and a bow around the neck area. The second person, seated on the right, has a stoic expression with one squinted eye and a full head of hair styled in loose waves. They are wearing a dark coat with a high collar and holding a stick or cane resting against their shoulder, while the other hand appears intertwined with the first person's hand. The background is a simple, neutral space with faint, drawn lines suggesting a soft texture. The overall tone of the drawing is monochromatic, creating a vintage appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
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