1871
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Regardez, mais n'y touchez pas! is a 1871 by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man in a top hat, holding a flag and walking in front of a crowd. He is dressed in dark attire and appears to be in motion, with his legs spread apart and his body leaning forward. The crowd behind him is indistinct, but it seems to be watching him with interest. The man's facial expression is one of determination, and his posture suggests that he is on a mission. The flag he holds is also unclear, but it may be a symbol of his cause or identity. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of energy and movement, with the man at the center of attention. This image is reminiscent of the work of Daumier, Honoré, who was known for his satirical and often humorous depictions of everyday life.
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
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