Un inspecteur général russe
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1854
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows a stiff man in a funny military hat. He waves a stick at a row of skinny soldiers. Their arms and legs look like sticks. Daumier was a master at making fun of people in power. The drawing uses sharp lines to make the boss look silly. The soldiers barely move—just like real soldiers told to stand still. This work uses lithography, a printing method. Look up how it works next.
