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Dernier conseil des ex-ministres

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This drawing depicts a chaotic scene in a room. The figures appear to be in disarray, with one falling over a desk, while another enters the room urgently. The room is formal, possibly an office or meeting room, with a desk showing papers and an inkpot. The composition is dynamic, with exaggerated movements conveying confusion and panic. The scene is rendered in a black and white sketch style, using strong lines and shadows to portray emotion and motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1848
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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