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This is a drawing featuring a man in a contemplative pose surrounded by symbolic elements representing historical events or periods. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear-like implement with an abstract form labeled "1870". The character is wearing a cap and rugged clothing. Around him are objects labeled with different years like "1848," "1830," and "1815". The words "MUSEE DES SOUVERAINS" are displayed above. The drawing is characterized by strong lines and dramatic contrast.
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This is a drawing featuring a man in a contemplative pose surrounded by symbolic elements representing historical events or periods. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear-like implement with an abstract form labeled "1870". The character is wearing a cap and rugged clothing. Around him are objects labeled with different years like "1848," "1830," and "1815". The words "MUSEE DES SOUVERAINS" are displayed above. The drawing is characterized by strong lines and dramatic contrast.

National Gallery of Art · Print

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Honoré Daumier

Date
1870
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.3217
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Actualités

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • bird
  • animal
  • Umbrella
  • Costume
  • Gun
  • Satire
  • Man
  • Writing

NGA object ID 6394. 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.