La France se préparant a passer...

La France se préparant a passer...

Honoré Daumier

1869

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a woman in a flowing dress, standing on a platform and holding a pole with her right hand. She is surrounded by a crowd of men, who are looking up at her. The woman's dress is draped elegantly, and her hair is styled in an updo. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the figures and their clothing. The woman's expression is serene, while the men around her appear to be in various states of emotion. The artist, Daumier, Honoré, is known for his work in the Impressionism and Realism movements.

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