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Honoré Daumier

1869

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This painting shows two figures. One holds a piece of fabric labeled 'LIBERTE'. The other figure is labeled 'CONSTITUTION' and is adjusting the fabric's length. It's interesting because it seems to be making a point about freedom and rules. The picture is simple, with strong lines and just one color. To learn more about this kind of art, look at the technique: lithography.