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Honoré Daumier — Achilles Véron withdrawing into his tent.
Honoré Daumier

Achilles Véron withdrawing into his tent.

1850

Classical allusion transforms contemporary journalism into heroic narrative, showcasing Daumier's sophisticated blend of high and low cultural references.

Medium
lithograph

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Honoré Daumier, Achilles Véron withdrawing into his tent., 1850

Classical allusion transforms contemporary journalism into heroic narrative, showcasing Daumier's sophisticated blend of high and low cultural references.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1850
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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French, Conceptual, 19th Century, Classical Reference, Historical, Political Satire, Monochromatic, Lithograph, Figurative, Satirical

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