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Usant jusqu'a son dernier homme ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a military officer interacting with a bedraggled figure. The military officer is tall with broad shoulders and an ornate helmet, while the smaller figure is seated on the ground, wearing a pointed hat and a long beard, looking startled. The drawing uses exaggerated proportions to emphasize the power dynamics between the two figures, possibly commenting on a sociopolitical issue.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3105 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
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