Merci! Ce monsieur m'invite a chasser ...
1843
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows two men in an outdoor setting. One man is hunched and barefoot, carrying a bundle and a gun. The other man stands confidently with a gun and a small bird, highlighting a contrast between them. The man who is hunched and barefoot seems to be from a lower social class, while the other man appears to be from a higher social class, as shown by his confident stance and the bird he is holding. This contrast is interesting because it comments on social class differences. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Daumier, Honoré.
