Head of a Man

Honoré Daumier,

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.
Artista
Honoré Daumier
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensioni
overall (approximate): 6,6 × 7,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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.

Honoré Daumier