This is a drawing of three figures in a nautical setting. The figures are sitting with exaggerated features, holding sticks. The central figure is dressed in a military uniform with a large plumed hat, while the other two wear large hats and loose clothing. The background suggests a nautical theme with ropes and ship elements. The drawing uses bold lines and shading to highlight clothing textures and whimsical features of the subjects.
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This is a drawing of three figures in a nautical setting. The figures are sitting with exaggerated features, holding sticks. The central figure is dressed in a military uniform with a large plumed hat, while the other two wear large hats and loose clothing. The background suggests a nautical theme with ropes and ship elements. The drawing uses bold lines and shading to highlight clothing textures and whimsical features of the subjects.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Ayant enfin trouvé le moyen d'ultiliser leurs loisirs!

Honoré Daumier

Date
1854
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
2015.143.606
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • group
  • figure
  • Ship
  • Hat
  • Man
  • Writing

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