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This is a drawing of a scene with various figures. One figure is seated on a box labeled "BUREAU" and "CAISSE," smoking a pipe and gesturing towards an entering figure accompanied by others. The features of the individuals are exaggerated, enhancing the satirical nature of the piece. The mood is humorous and critical, possibly related to socio-political commentary. It is labeled "ACTUALITÉS" at the top, suggesting it may be part of a series or publication dedicated to current events or social issues.
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This is a drawing of a scene with various figures. One figure is seated on a box labeled "BUREAU" and "CAISSE," smoking a pipe and gesturing towards an entering figure accompanied by others. The features of the individuals are exaggerated, enhancing the satirical nature of the piece. The mood is humorous and critical, possibly related to socio-political commentary. It is labeled "ACTUALITÉS" at the top, suggesting it may be part of a series or publication dedicated to current events or social issues.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Bucharest

Honoré Daumier

Date
1854
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.594
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Costume
  • Musical instrument
  • Hat
  • Figures

NGA object ID 180253. 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.