Macaire Hértier-Philantrope
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see two men in a room, one standing and one reclining on a couch. The standing man looks confident, while the other seems relaxed. This contrast between the two men makes the scene interesting, and it's also notable that Daumier created this work during a time when social commentary was becoming more common in art. To learn more about the artist who created this scene, look up Daumier, Honoré.
