Mariez-vous donc ... en chine

Mariez-vous donc ... en chine

Honoré Daumier

1846

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph shows two figures in a fancy room. The seated figure wears a fancy gown, while the standing figure wears a carnival costume. It looks like they're performing or pretending to be someone else, which adds to the humor. This artwork is interesting because it uses exaggerated expressions to make a point about social issues. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré.

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