This is a drawing of three figures near a fireplace. Two figures are standing next to bottles, while the third figure is kneeling, wearing a sash reading "CAISSETTE DE FRANCE," and interacting with the fireplace. The style appears to be caricature, with exaggerated features and postures. Details in clothing and actions suggest potential social or political commentary. Lines are prominently used to create texture and expression in this monochromatic composition.
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This is a drawing of three figures near a fireplace. Two figures are standing next to bottles, while the third figure is kneeling, wearing a sash reading "CAISSETTE DE FRANCE," and interacting with the fireplace. The style appears to be caricature, with exaggerated features and postures. Details in clothing and actions suggest potential social or political commentary. Lines are prominently used to create texture and expression in this monochromatic composition.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bien vexés de ne pas trouver... la couronne...

Honoré Daumier

Date
1871
Medium
gillotype on newsprint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1979.49.217
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Actualités

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Hat
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 57379. 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.