Carnival de 1830 (from La Caricature) 1850
victoradam
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 1850 lithograph by Victor Adam, titled *Carnival de 1830 (from La Caricature)*, depicts a satirical scene of five figures in various costumes, likely caricatures of real people. The artist, known for his humorous work, captures the energy and absurdity of a carnival scene. The image, a reproduction from *La Caricature*, a French satirical journal, utilizes sharp lines and contrasts to highlight the humorous aspects of the scene. This piece offers a glimpse into the social commentary and artistic trends of 19th-century France.
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