This is a drawing depicting a political caricature. The upper section is labeled "Assaut de la tribune" showing a chaotic scene with exaggerated figures in a parliamentary setting. The lower section, labeled "Salle d'attente – On demande Mⁿ Ferdinand," portrays a waiting room scene with exaggerated figures interacting. The drawing uses strong pencil lines and shading to emphasize the exaggerated features. It provides a satirical look at political and social situations, possibly drawing inspiration from contemporary events.
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This is a drawing depicting a political caricature. The upper section is labeled "Assaut de la tribune" showing a chaotic scene with exaggerated figures in a parliamentary setting. The lower section, labeled "Salle d'attente – On demande Mⁿ Ferdinand," portrays a waiting room scene with exaggerated figures interacting. The drawing uses strong pencil lines and shading to emphasize the exaggerated features. It provides a satirical look at political and social situations, possibly drawing inspiration from contemporary events.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Assaut de la tribune

Honoré Daumier

Date
1849
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.466
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Woman
  • Man
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 173168. 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.