Le Constitutionnel et le Juif errant

Le Constitutionnel et le Juif errant

Honoré Daumier

1844

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph depicts two men walking in opposite directions. The man on the left wears a pointed hat with the word "CONSTITUTIONAL" written on it, a dark jacket, and light pants. He leans on a cane with his right hand and holds out his left hand to the other man. The man on the right has a long beard and wears a dark coat, a sash around his waist, and a cap. He holds a cane in his left hand. The two men are shown in profile, facing each other. The background is a solid color, with no other details visible. This work is characteristic of the Romanticism movement. For more information on this style, explore the Romanticism movement.

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