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The image depicts a scene in a courtroom, showing the upper bodies of several individuals. In the center is a woman leaning on the dock, facing a group of men. She wears a hat with a band and feathers, and has long hair. Her facial features are minimally detailed. She is surrounded by men in formal attire, possibly lawyers. One man has a full beard and is leaning forward, and another man with a mustache is seated beside the woman. In the background, a soldier or guard with a mustache and helmet watches. Lightly sketched figures make up the audience or jury. The setting is depicted in a monochrome charcoal-style drawing, giving a historical or formal feel.

Print1943.3.3888

Avocat parlant à sa cliente (Lawyer Talking to His Client)

Jean-Louis Forain

1915 · lithograph on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a courtroom scene. It shows various individuals in a courtroom setting. A figure in a military uniform is on the left, overseeing proceedings. Adjacent to them, two individuals are in conversation, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat. In the center, a group of men seems to be discussing, with one figure appearing to listen intently. The background includes a seated audience, depicted with simple strokes and shading suggesting figures without detailed features. The artwork uses loose, expressive lines and shaded tones to convey the serious atmosphere and interactions in courtrooms.

Print1943.3.3894

Avocat parlant à sa cliente (Lawyer Talking to His Client)

Jean-Louis Forain

1915 · lithograph on laid paper

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The image features a man standing to the left of a counter. He is wearing a tall, cylindrical hat, a dark coat with tails, dark trousers, and shoes. He is holding a wallet or case and looking intently at it with a serious expression. His facial features are drawn in a caricature style with a long nose and large eyes. To the right of the man, behind a counter, a woman is seated wearing a dress with puffed sleeves. She has neatly pulled back hair and a neutral expression. A large decorative bowl or basket sits on the counter between them. In the background, another man sits at a table, engaged in writing or playing a game, with a partial view of his companion who is turned away. The background is decorated with ornate patterns, suggesting an interior setting.

Print1979.49.4

Avoir perdu sa demi-tasse au Domino et sa bourse dans la rue

Honoré Daumier

1839 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of three men in an indoor setting. The men wear tall hats of the era and are engaged in a scene that appears humorous and satirical. One man is standing with a notebook and pen. Another man holds a teapot or water jug. The third man is gesturing towards an object. The expressions on their faces are exaggerated and comical. The setting includes a chair and the title hints at a legal or justice theme. The line work and shading are skillful, capturing textures of the clothing and objects.

Print1953.6.21

Avons saisi dito... un pot a eau, sans eau

Honoré Daumier

1845 · lithograph

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The image shows a solitary hatchet with a metal blade and a wooden handle. The blade has a speckled gray color, while the handle is brown. The hatchet is placed centrally in the image, angled with the blade pointing up and to the left, and the handle extending downwards and to the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.8337

Axe

Hal Blakeley

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image displays a sketch of an object with a narrow middle and wider top and bottom, similar to an hourglass. The color scheme consists mainly of gray and off-white. The object is positioned centrally in the image, with its outline slightly to the right of the center. The object's raised texture and shadowing are visible. The background is plain off-white paper, with slightly darker corners.

Index of American Design1943.8.8799

Axe

Donald Streeter

1935/1942 · graphite on paper

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The image is an etching of an individual shown from the waist up. The person is positioned seated and slightly facing to the left, their gaze directed toward the viewer. The individual's facial features include a prominent nose, a beard, and mustache, with an expression that comes off as contemplative. The hair is of medium length, brushed back and appears somewhat textured. The person is wearing a loose, flowing garment that drapes around their shoulders and body, with visible folds and lines indicating the fabric's texture. One of their hands is visible, holding an object that appears to be a small, thin stick. The background is plain, with subtle shading, creating contrast and drawing attention to the subject.

Print1949.5.533

Axenfeld

James McNeill Whistler

1859 · drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows two people sitting in a body of water. The person on the left is sitting upright, while the person on the right leans back with their hands clasped resting on their stomach. Both figures are looking upwards with relaxed facial expressions, and their hair appears short and somewhat unkempt. The left person is wearing a draped garment, while the right person has a striped shirt, and their clothing is partially submerged in the water. Next to the person on the right, in the water, is a bottle. The background consists of trees with thick trunks and branches extending outward, creating a shaded area above the two figures.

Print2015.143.1235

Ayant ... trouvé le moyen de passe agréablement l'été

Honoré Daumier

1857 · lithograph

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The image shows three individuals. The person on the left is standing, dressed in a long coat, vest, pants, and a top hat. The person in the middle is also standing, wearing a shawl and holding a basket with grapes. The individual on the right is squatting and appears to be a child with a clown-like face. The background features faint sketches of people in a vineyard setting.

Print2015.143.1239

Ayant abusé du raisin de 1857

Honoré Daumier

1857 · lithograph

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This drawing features two cartoonish military figures in exaggerated motion. The figures wear large hats and uniforms and are depicted in a caricaturist style with bold, dark lines. One figure appears to swing a large hat while the other holds a sword. The expressions on their faces are exaggerated, adding to the comedic tone. The setting is minimal, with the focus solely on the figures and their exaggerated postures.

Print2015.143.1128

Ayant attrapé un coup de soleil

Honoré Daumier

1854 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of three figures in a nautical setting. The figures are sitting with exaggerated features, holding sticks. The central figure is dressed in a military uniform with a large plumed hat, while the other two wear large hats and loose clothing. The background suggests a nautical theme with ropes and ship elements. The drawing uses bold lines and shading to highlight clothing textures and whimsical features of the subjects.

Print2015.143.606

Ayant enfin trouvé le moyen d'ultiliser leurs loisirs!

Honoré Daumier

1854 · lithograph

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Three men are sitting together in the image. Two men wear turbans while the man in the middle wears a military hat. The man on the left has a mustache and a beard, wearing loose-fitting clothes. The man in the middle wears a military uniform. The man on the right has a mustache and goatee, wearing a turban and loose-fitting tunic. All three men are holding large spindles. The background shows a large column and indistinct figures around them.

Print2015.143.1463

Ayant enfin trouvé le moyen d'utiliser leurs loisirs!

Honoré Daumier

1854 · lithograph

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Print2015.143.659

Ayant eu ... l'idée d'aller ...

Honoré Daumier

1856 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a pastoral scene featuring a couple relaxing under trees. The scene is set in a wooded area with a dense canopy of foliage overhead, suggesting a private and shaded spot by the water's edge. One figure is lounging on the ground, and another appears seated with an outstretched arm. The drawing is executed in a loose, sketchy, and expressive style, capturing the tranquil yet casual moment filled with soft shadows and gentle movement from the surrounding environment. The trees are depicted with fluid lines that create a sense of depth and natural texture.

Print2015.143.683

Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller ... au bord de l'eau

Honoré Daumier

1856 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a group of people on a boat. The scene shows several individuals experiencing seasickness on the deck of a sailboat. One person is leaning over the side of the boat, another is sitting slumped with a fallen hat nearby, and others are lying on the deck looking distressed. The drawing includes a tilted mast and sails to show the boat's motion, and other boats sailing calmly in the distance on the horizon. The artist uses exaggerated facial expressions and postures to convey humor and discomfort.

Print1977.81.13

Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller... en mer

Honoré Daumier

1852 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of three human-like figures in a body of water. The image depicts three heads in the water with a train traveling on train tracks in the background. The water is depicted in flowing lines that suggest movement and texture, with the three figures partially submerged. In the distance, a train is shown traveling along a straight horizon line, with steam emerging from its engine. The drawing features a caption at the bottom.

Print2015.143.779

Ayant eu la vaniteuse idée de vouloir ...

Honoré Daumier

1864 · lithograph

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The image shows two men walking side by side in full body view. The man on the left leans slightly forward with his head down, wearing a white top hat and a long coat, with his hands clasped in front of him. His facial features are not clearly detailed. The man on the right stands upright, facing forward, with a stern expression and prominent cheekbones. He is wearing a dark bowler hat, a long coat, and holds a walking stick in his left hand. The background depicts a city street scene with trees on the left and buildings on the right, with a ground of cobblestone.

Print2015.143.395

Ayant faitartie des muscadins sous le directoire

Honoré Daumier

1847 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a social gathering. In the foreground, there is a man and a woman dressed elegantly. They are shown in a poised manner, with slight physical contact. In the background, a group of people is partially visible, engaged in conversation behind a curtain. The setting includes decorative elements like a large vase on a pedestal, suggesting an elegant room. The artist's use of shading and line work highlights the texture of the clothing and gives depth to the figures, conveying a satirical look at bourgeois society.

Print1979.49.55

Ayant la prétention de faire partie du beau monde

Honoré Daumier

1847 · lithograph on newsprint

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This is a drawing of a group of men with oversized heads walking together while holding branches with leaves. In the background, there are more figures carrying similar branches, with text at the top of the image reading "Souvenirs du Congres de la Paix." The style is akin to the work of an artist like Honoré Daumier, known for his caricatures. The composition uses body language and facial expressions to provide a humorous commentary on the scene.

Print2015.143.464

Ayant terminé leurs travaux ...

Honoré Daumier

1849 · lithograph

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The image is a caricature showing two individuals in motion. The person on the left has exaggerated facial features, wearing a hat and a long coat. The person on the right also has exaggerated features, with curly hair and a loose garment. They appear to be holding hands. The background features a simple landscape with trees and a building.

Print2015.143.1295

Ayant trop fêté la Saint-Hubert

Honoré Daumier

1864 · lithograph

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Three full-bodied figures are shown in a dramatic scene. Two women stand on either side of a man. One woman on the left is holding onto the man's shoulders, while the woman on the right has her hands raised. Both women have curly hair and wide-eyed facial expressions. The woman on the left wears a dark dress, and the woman on the right wears a striped gown. The man in the center is leaning forward, wearing a dark suit and a hat, seemingly moving towards the woman on the left. The setting is indoors, with large drapes and a folding screen behind them.

Print2015.143.550

Ayant une discussion a propos de leur beauté

Honoré Daumier

1852 · lithograph

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The image shows an audience member in a theater watching a ballet performance. The foreground features a reclining figure appearing relaxed. In the background, two dancers stand on stage in dynamic poses. The theater interior is depicted with minimal detail, including an additional figure in an upper balcony. The monochrome illustration uses loose, expressive lines to convey motion and atmosphere.

Print2015.143.1196

Ayant éprouvé le besoin de se rafraichir avec ...

Honoré Daumier

1856 · lithograph

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This drawing features an allegorical figure in a classical landscape. The central male figure is sitting on a cloud, holding a chameleon in one hand and gesturing towards the environment with the other. His hair resembles clouds. Surrounding him are four infant-like figures blowing air. The scene is set within an oval border, and beyond it are various landscapes. Birds are flying across the sky. Below, mythological events are depicted in a forested mountainous landscape with a river. Latin text decorates the bottom. The artwork's intricate detailing and rich classical style evoke a Baroque influence, with an emphasis on dynamic composition and allegorical symbolism.

Print2017.38.4

Aër (Air)

Adriaen Collaert

after 1587 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a landscape with an elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the composition, featuring distant trees and possibly a church steeple. A cluster of buildings is visible on the horizon line. In the foreground, people are walking along a path flanked by trees and bushes. The style uses dark etching lines for contrast and texture. The color scheme is monochromatic, with the path leading towards the distant horizon.

Print2015.19.2438

Aŭf Staŭfá Brŭck

Otto Henry Bacher

1879 · etching in black on wove paper

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