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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 · French

1850

Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Period
1826 to 1850
Image size
4000 × 3517px

Description

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.

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