L'europe peut dormir tranquille ...
1834
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1834
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two figures fill the frame. A man in a tailcoat reclines on a couch. His eyes are closed. A soldier in a tall hat stands over him, pointing a saber. Daumier made fun of France’s rulers through his prints. This one mocks power while showing calm. It feels like a cartoon, but with sharp meaning. See how lithography works in his other prints next.
