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Daumier, Honoré

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Three figures are depicted, a man and a woman sitting with a child. The man is standing behind a wooden surface. His facial features show wide-open eyes and a slightly agape mouth. His curly hair is slightly disheveled. He is wearing a traditional judicial robe with a cravat and there is a top hat on the table. The woman is wearing a dark cloak that covers her head. The child is crouched next to her in a dark garment. The background is plain.

Il défend l'orphelin et la veuve, a moins...

Daumier, Honoré

The image shows two men depicted from head to toe in an illustration standing side by side. The man on the left has a solemn expression and wears a dark long coat and a top hat. The man on the right appears more rotund, wears a dark suit with a white shirt underneath, and also a top hat. He holds a walking cane in his right hand. There is a partial view of a door in the background marked with the number '35', and a framed piece of paper with visible but indistinct text hanging on the wall. The background is a muted interior with subtle but textured shading suggesting walls and possibly seating in the far left.

Un Jour de représentation a bénéfice...

Daumier, Honoré

The image depicts a full-body caricature drawing of a person standing with their hands behind their back, holding a top hat. The person is facing forward, with a slightly turned head, exuding a prominent facial expression. Their face features exaggerated large eyes, facial lines, and a bushy mustache. The hair is long and flows down to their shoulders. The person is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a long, dark coat, a shirt, and a bow tie. The clothing appears to have a tailored look typical of formal wear. In the background, there is a faint sketch of seated people.

Ferdinand Flocon

Daumier, Honoré

Two men are depicted from the waist up in the image. They are both wearing formal robes, suggesting a professional setting, possibly as legal professionals. The man on the left has a smug expression with a wide smile and eyes looking downward. He has curly hair peeking out from beneath a rectangular hat. The man on the right is angled towards the left, appearing to lean in to converse with the other man, with his mouth slightly open. He has a defined nose and curly hair under a similar hat. Both are wearing dark robes with a light-colored collar. The man on the left is holding eyeglasses and rolled papers in his right hand. The background features shaded patterns, creating a neutral backdrop for the two figures.

Eh bien, mon cher, vous avez perdu ...

Daumier, Honoré

The sculpture is a bust depicting the head and shoulders of a man. His facial features are pronounced, with a prominent brow and nose, a large mustache, and a firm expression on his lips. The material appears to be bronze, exhibiting a dark, weathered patina with aging highlights. The surface is rough and rustic, adding to the impression of strength and solidity. The bust is life-sized.

Jacques-Antoine-Adrien, Baron Delort

Daumier, Honoré

This is a drawing of a bear wearing a crown and holding a scepter and sword. The bear is standing upright, with its left arm raised high holding a torch and its right arm holding a sword. In the background, a group of smaller, indistinct figures appear to be bowing or kneeling. The use of shading with pencil or charcoal offers a contrast, highlighting the central figure. The drawing conveys themes of dominance and authority.

L'ours du nord, le plus désagréable de tous les ours connus

Daumier, Honoré

The image depicts two men from the waist up. The man on the left faces right, while the man on the right faces left. The man on the left wears a dark robe and has thinning hair. The man on the right holds a pastry and a feather duster. The background shows an interior setting with a suggestion of courtroom seating or barriers. The image is in a simple, sketch-like style with a French caption below.

Nous avons grande représentation aujourd'hui

Daumier, Honoré

This is a drawing of three individuals gathered around a table under a leafy canopy. Two individuals are seated at a wooden table, while a third stands beside them. The seated individuals have varied poses, one leaning forward attentively and the other wearing a hat with a striped pattern. The backdrop is dense with foliage creating a textured, intricate contrast to the white space around them. The style is sketch-like with emphasis on shading and line work, displaying the figures and greenery.

Vois-tu, mon ami... il n'y a que deux élemens... du bonheur...

Daumier, Honoré

This is a drawing of a man climbing over a wall interacting with another man. The drawing shows one man climbing over a stone wall while another stands on the ground below holding what appears to be a rifle. The scene is outdoors, with plants and a small tree to the right side. There is a sign on the wall next to the climber with French text warning against entry. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of 19th-century satirical illustrations, with detailed line work and cross-hatching for depth and texture. The setting suggests a rural or garden-like environment.

Qu'est-ce que vous faites la...

Daumier, Honoré

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.

Ayant terminé leurs travaux ...

Daumier, Honoré

This is a drawing of caricatured figures arranging flowers in front of a statue. The drawing features exaggerated figures, some wearing garlands or holding out flowers. They seem engaged in a ceremonial activity involving a covered table laden with flowers. In the background, there is a statue on a pedestal, partially obscured by the foreground figures. The setting appears festive yet satirical, evoking a critical or humorous observation of the scene. The caricature style highlights the absurdity or pomp of the scene depicted.

Fête du 4 Mai

Daumier, Honoré

The image shows a caricature of a man sitting with his legs crossed. He is leaning back slightly against a bench, with his arms folded across his chest. The caricature emphasizes his exaggerated features, such as a large, elongated head with pronounced cheekbones and a slightly pointed chin, wide and expressive eyes, and dark, disheveled hair combed back. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar, a white shirt, light-colored pants, and dark shoes. The background includes faint outlines of other figures engaging in conversation.

Charles Dupin

Daumier, Honoré

In this image, two people are depicted from the waist up, sitting next to each other. The man on the left is seated on a chair, leaning slightly forward, and holding a dog in his arms. He has short, dark hair and appears to be smiling while looking directly at the dog. He is wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The woman on the right is also seated on a chair, leaning slightly back. She has her hair pulled back and is wearing a bonnet, a dress with a high collar, and a patterned shawl. Her hands are resting in her lap. Both individuals are in a domestic setting, with lined wallpaper or paneling in the background.

Vous voila maintenant passe citoyen

Daumier, Honoré

At first glance, this bronze sculpture resembles a lump of clay loosely formed into the head and shoulders of a man. In this photograph, his shoulders are squared toward us as he looks to our right. His hair is pushed forward in rope-like spikes over deep-set eye sockets. He has a sharp, thin nose, and his lips purse in an exaggerated scowl. He seems to wear a cravat nestled into the high lapels of his coat. The surface of the bronze is mostly brown except where the edges and ridges are gold, as if having been burnished through handling.

Dr. Clément-François-Victor-Gabriel Prunelle

Daumier, Honoré

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person depicted in a sketchy, fluid style. The person is in an active pose, appearing to be in motion with one leg forward and one leg back, arms extended outward. Their facial features are outlined with prominent eyes and an open mouth. The person's hair is short, curly, and flowing backward. They are dressed in loose, flowing garments detailed with shadows. The background is minimalistic with a lightly sketched ground and empty space around the figure. There is no visible jewelry, and the focus is on the motion and form of the individual.

The Young Courier

Daumier, Honoré

The image shows a man walking down a street, leaning slightly forward with one hand tucked into his coat as he takes a stride. The man has a wrinkled face with a broad nose and is wearing a top hat. He has short and somewhat unkempt hair peeking out from under the hat. He is dressed in an overcoat, a waistcoat, a shirt, a cravat or scarf, tight-fitting trousers, and pointed shoes. In his right hand, partially hidden within his coat, he clutches some unseen objects. Behind him, there is another individual leaning on a cane or stick. The background features a loosely sketched street scene with buildings, and the foreground includes a published text and printed signatures. The image is framed in a decorative border.

En voila un de jobard! ...

Daumier, Honoré