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Membre... du dix Décembre prenant le la...

Honoré Daumier

1850

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the image, two men are standing in a room, engaged in a heated conversation. One man is holding a mug and appears to be shouting at the other, who is gesturing with his hand. The scene is set against a backdrop of a table with a bottle on it, and a building visible through a window. The atmosphere of the scene is tense, with the two men seemingly in the midst of a disagreement. The use of bold lines and shading adds to the sense of drama and emotion in the image. This image is reminiscent of the work of Daumier, Honoré, who was known for his depictions of everyday life and social commentary.

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