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Wallace-Wentworth Gallery Ltd

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The sculpture shows the bust of a person with distinct facial features, including a broad forehead, pronounced brow, and a slightly open mouth. The hair is textured and windswept, adding movement to the piece. It has a dark bronze color, indicating it is made from bronze material. The surface is rugged and tactile, with visible marks and accents enhancing expression and realism. The sculpture has a timeless and stately presence, standing at eye level, engaging the viewer directly.
Honoré Daumier, Self-Portrait, c. 1855, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Armand Hammer Daumier Fund, 1986), 2014.136.292

Self-Portrait

Honoré Daumier · c. 1855 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2014.136.292