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What is in the image: this is a painting by j.l. gerome, titled after the subject matter, diogenes. the painting depicts the greek philosopher, diogenes, sitting inside a large barrel, which is his home. he is holding a lit lantern and appears to be looking at it intently. several dogs surround the barrel, some lying down, others sitting. in the background, there is a cityscape with a marketplace and people walking around. a classical column is behind the barrel. the man is partially nude wearing only a white cloth over him.

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