Head of a Man

Honoré Daumier,

The image depicts a partial illustration of a person, with only the head and shoulders visible. The individual is positioned in a three-quarter view, seemingly turning away from the viewer. The facial features are simplified, appearing sketch-like, with a prominent nose and a hint of facial structure suggested by watercolor washes. The hair is rendered with a rough outline, suggesting it is sparse or closely cropped to the head. The person appears to be wearing a garment hinted at by blue and reddish-brown tones across the shoulder area. The background is minimal, showcasing a light tone with abstract, watercolor strokes, providing an indistinct frame that emphasizes the figure.
Artist
Honoré Daumier
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite, pen and black ink, and black chalk
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 7.9 × 7.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a partial illustration of a person, with only the head and shoulders visible. The individual is positioned in a three-quarter view, seemingly turning away from the viewer. The facial features are simplified, appearing sketch-like, with a prominent nose and a hint of facial structure suggested by watercolor washes. The hair is rendered with a rough outline, suggesting it is sparse or closely cropped to the head. The person appears to be wearing a garment hinted at by blue and reddish-brown tones across the shoulder area. The background is minimal, showcasing a light tone with abstract, watercolor strokes, providing an indistinct frame that emphasizes the figure.

Honoré Daumier