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Une erreur excusable

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

Two individuals are depicted in the image. The man, dressed in a tall hat and a long coat, faces forward with his head turned to the left. He has a simple facial structure with a prominent nose and a composed expression. The woman sits next to him, also facing the left with a slight profile view. She wears a bonnet that covers her hair, a long-sleeved top, and an expansive skirt. The lower part of the image includes chickens on the ground. The background features minimal details, such as a building on the left and trees on the right. The image has a monochrome color scheme and suggests a rural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4000 × 3427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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