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.
Kunstenaar
Honoré Daumier
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and black crayon on laid paper
Afmetingen
10,3 × 8,1 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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