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Il parait qu'on vient de revoir le serpent de mer ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people from the waist up, seated and facing each other. One person is on the left, leaning towards the right, appearing to speak to the other. They have prominent facial features with distinctive profiles and short, light hair. The other person, on the right, has a surprised expression, with wide eyes and a slightly open mouth. This person has short hair. Both are dressed in coats and are seated on chairs in a domestic setting. The person on the left is holding a newspaper. Beside them, there is a lamp on a table and a book lying nearby. In the background, there is a wall adorned with a framed portrait of a solemn-faced individual. The room also features a fireplace with a decorative piece placed on the mantel.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
2975 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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