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The image shows a caricature of a person in profile, standing on a cart. The person is depicted in a dramatic pose, wearing an elaborate coat and pants typical of 19th-century fashion. They hold a scroll labeled "L'ERE DES CESARS." Surrounding them are various figures and creatures, such as butterflies and people in vibrant animated expressions. The scene suggests a dynamic environment, with a podium featuring a flame in the background. The cart has high wheels and decorative elements, enhancing the theatrical composition.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Arrivée en Alsace du commissaire ...
Honoré Daumier
- Date
- 1850
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2015.143.483
- Credit line
- Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer, 1983)
- Time span
- 1826 to 1850
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Male figure
- Cart
- animal
- Man
- Figures
NGA object ID 196679. 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.