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Une confidence (deux avocats)
Une confidence (deux avocats) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Une confidence (deux avocats) is a drawing by Honoré Daumier, created using ink. It depicts two lawyers walking together.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows two lawyers in long coats, one holding papers and the other gesturing ahead, their serious faces suggesting a comedic tone. Daumier's experience with the law courts informed his caricatures of the legal profession.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, scratchy lines, indicating a rapid execution. The sketch on the recto, a lawyer pleading, adds to the sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Daumier's familiarity with the law courts stemmed from his imprisonment for caricaturing King Louis-Philippe. After his release, he frequently visited the courts, finding inspiration in the legal profession.
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Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…
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