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1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Daumier’s lithograph shows a crowd laughing as two skaters slip on ice. One man sits dazed, hat knocked off, while others wobble in silly poses. The scene feels real—like a quick snapshot of winter fun gone wrong. Daumier made this in 1850, long before funny memes. He used lithography, a fast way to print sharp lines and bold shadows. The crowd’s faces show pure joy, not cruelty—just people enjoying a clumsy show. Look up lithography next.
