This is a drawing of a caricatured military figure holding a portrait. The drawing depicts a man in elaborate military clothing, complete with a tall hat adorned with a plume. He is seated in profile, examining a sketch or portrait, while another figure dressed similarly stands to the side, also looking at the drawing. The background features a map labeled "Turquie" (Turkey). The style is humorous and satirical. The exaggerated facial features and clothing add to the comedic effect, making it a humorous reflection on identity and authority.
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This is a drawing of a caricatured military figure holding a portrait. The drawing depicts a man in elaborate military clothing, complete with a tall hat adorned with a plume. He is seated in profile, examining a sketch or portrait, while another figure dressed similarly stands to the side, also looking at the drawing. The background features a map labeled "Turquie" (Turkey). The style is humorous and satirical. The exaggerated facial features and clothing add to the comedic effect, making it a humorous reflection on identity and authority.

National Gallery of Art · Print

"-Ouriskoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?" from Actualities

Honoré Daumier

Date
1854
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.604
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • bird
  • animal
  • Seated figure
  • Costume
  • Hat
  • Writing

NGA object ID 171807. 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.