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.
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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
Print
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.