Head of a Man

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a watercolor painting of a person depicted from the shoulders up. The subject is positioned slightly facing to their left, with their head tilted slightly downward and to the side. The facial features are softly rendered with prominent cheeks and a distinct nose, while the hair is sketchily indicated and appears to be short. The person is not wearing any visible clothing or jewelry. They are surrounded by a light wash of colorless tones, suggesting neutral surroundings that provide little context. The background is composed of soft blue and light beige, blending together gently, creating a muted and uncluttered atmosphere that does not distract from the subject.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 6.6 x 7.3 cm (2 5/8 x 2 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3252

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Maison 1968, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1958

  • Feinblatt 1958, 210.

1968

  • Maison, K.E. Honore Daumier: Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings. 2 vols. Greenwich, CT: New York Graphic Society, 1968.

Wikidata ID

Q64574417

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