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Honoré Daumier — I am a bird, see my wings..
Honoré Daumier

I am a bird, see my wings..

1869

Flight metaphor becomes a vehicle for political satire, exemplifying Daumier's ability to transform classical references into contemporary criticism.

Medium
lithograph

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Honoré Daumier, I am a bird, see my wings.., 1869

Flight metaphor becomes a vehicle for political satire, exemplifying Daumier's ability to transform classical references into contemporary criticism.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1869
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Monochrome, French, Bird, Political, 19th Century, Social Commentary, Whimsical, Lithograph, Satirical

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