Cocher! La main de notre fille!
1867
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1867
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A man in a carriage shouts to a woman holding a child’s hand in the street. Daumier shows theater in everyday life—here actors are real people, hands and faces stretched big. His bold lines grab your eye fast. This lithograph feels alive. The man’s wide mouth and wild arm grab attention before the scene makes sense. It’s satire, but the drama feels real. Try drawing quick lines like Daumier, Honoré next.
