The image depicts two animated characters interacting. The character on the left is standing with a broad-legged stance, pointing forward with a stick-like object. This character has exaggerated facial features, including a beard and nose, wearing a cap, a loose shirt tucked into high-waisted pants, and holding a mallet. The character on the right is standing, holding an umbrella, with exaggerated facial features, including a long, pointed nose and a comical expression. They are wearing a long coat, buttoned down the front, and a tall, curved hat. The background includes part of a stylized structure, possibly framing a satirical or comedic scene.
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The image depicts two animated characters interacting. The character on the left is standing with a broad-legged stance, pointing forward with a stick-like object. This character has exaggerated facial features, including a beard and nose, wearing a cap, a loose shirt tucked into high-waisted pants, and holding a mallet. The character on the right is standing, holding an umbrella, with exaggerated facial features, including a long, pointed nose and a comical expression. They are wearing a long coat, buttoned down the front, and a tall, curved hat. The background includes part of a stylized structure, possibly framing a satirical or comedic scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bertrand, j'adore l'industrie...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1836
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.193
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Table
  • Costume
  • Hat
  • Man
  • Writing

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