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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
- 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.