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Le docteur Véron lachant tous les canards ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a man releasing ducks towards a group of dogs. A large man wearing a hat and checkered pants is holding ducks that are being set free, while dogs are running across the scene. The ducks are towards the bottom of the image, with the dogs in the middle and background. The setting appears to be outdoors, with fencing visible to the right. The drawing uses strong contrasts and dynamic lines to convey motion and energy in the animals' actions.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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