Head of a Man

Honoré Daumier,

The image shows a watercolor painting of a person depicted from the shoulders up, in profile. The individual has a bowed head and softly rendered facial features. The person’s hair is shown in a loose style, blending into the head. They are wearing a blue garment. The background is minimal and neutral, with gentle washes of color. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands.
Artist
Honoré Daumier
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 7.8 × 6.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a watercolor painting of a person depicted from the shoulders up, in profile. The individual has a bowed head and softly rendered facial features. The person’s hair is shown in a loose style, blending into the head. They are wearing a blue garment. The background is minimal and neutral, with gentle washes of color. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands.

Honoré Daumier