Coulman en Alsacienne
1833
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1833
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows a woman in Alsatian dress, arms at her sides, holding a broom. Her face is bold and exaggerated, typical of Daumier’s sharp style. The apron and headscarf make her look tough and no-nonsense. Daumier used lithography to make prints cheaply, so regular people could see his work. That was new in the 1800s—most art was for rich folks. This style reminds me of his political cartoons. Look up Daumier, Honoré.
