Old Woman Seated

Honoré Daumier,

The artwork depicts an older woman shown from the waist up, seated with her head slightly bowed and eyes closed. Her facial features are detailed, with pronounced lines. She has wavy hair, partially covered by a light-colored headscarf. The woman is wearing a garment with shades of brown and reddish tones, with folds and layers. The background is a muted, dark tone, which contrasts with the lighter hues of her clothing and skin. The overall style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes and a sketch-like quality.
Artist
Honoré Daumier
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and black crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
10.3 × 8.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts an older woman shown from the waist up, seated with her head slightly bowed and eyes closed. Her facial features are detailed, with pronounced lines. She has wavy hair, partially covered by a light-colored headscarf. The woman is wearing a garment with shades of brown and reddish tones, with folds and layers. The background is a muted, dark tone, which contrasts with the lighter hues of her clothing and skin. The overall style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes and a sketch-like quality.

Honoré Daumier