This is an image showing several figures in a state of commotion. The drawing depicts a scene where multiple individuals are engaged in a physical struggle or confrontation. In the center, two individuals are restraining another who appears anguished. A third figure is preparing to strike or involved in the action with a long stick. In the background, an authoritative figure is giving orders from a raised platform, with architectural elements like pillars visible behind them. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of a satirical or editorial illustration, with expressive and dynamic lines capturing a moment of tension and drama.
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This is an image showing several figures in a state of commotion. The drawing depicts a scene where multiple individuals are engaged in a physical struggle or confrontation. In the center, two individuals are restraining another who appears anguished. A third figure is preparing to strike or involved in the action with a long stick. In the background, an authoritative figure is giving orders from a raised platform, with architectural elements like pillars visible behind them. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of a satirical or editorial illustration, with expressive and dynamic lines capturing a moment of tension and drama.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Naples: Voyons, je lui fais grace ...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1855
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.1175
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • group
  • figure
  • Window
  • Weapons
  • Man
  • Writing

NGA object ID 170187. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.