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J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a cartoon chase scene involving anthropomorphic animals. The drawing portrays a chaotic urban setting with several dogs in clothes. One dog is in distress on a balcony, while four other dogs are running away, with one of them chasing and scolding a larger dog on a leash. The background features tall buildings, enhancing the urban vibe. The artwork combines absurdity with realistic details, creating humor through the anthropomorphized dogs. A character on a balcony expresses dramatic despair, adding depth to the scene. The style evokes a sense of humor and satire commonly seen in works that ridicule societal norms or behaviors.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3394 px
Public Domain
Yes
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