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Ce bon M. Ratapoil leur a promis ...

Honoré Daumier

1851

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two people looking up at birds in the sky, with another person in the background. They have big, exaggerated features. The artwork is humorous and playful, with bold lines that make the people look like caricatures. This style is typical of the artist's work, blending humor and satire. To learn more about the method used to create this artwork, look up the technique: lithography.

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