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Man looks at his wife on the stage
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Man looks at his wife on the stage

Honoré Daumier · 1858 · lithography; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The man is angry that his wife, the actress, is deeply embraced by another man during the play.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoontheatre, theatrical performancecaricatures (human types)satire on marriage
Credit lineMan kijkt naar zijn vrouw op het podium. 1858. Honoré Daumier. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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