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Honoré Daumier — Testing His Strength
Honoré Daumier

Testing His Strength

1851

Physical comedy meets social observation as Daumier explores themes of masculinity and self-deception with his characteristic satirical edge.

Medium
lithograph

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Honoré Daumier, Testing His Strength, 1851

Physical comedy meets social observation as Daumier explores themes of masculinity and self-deception with his characteristic satirical edge.

Medium
lithograph
Year
1851
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Monochrome, French, 19th Century, Social Commentary, Working Class, Realism, Lithograph, Figurative, Satirical, Male Figure

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