Félix Barthe

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust representing a man's head and upper torso. The subject features a face with distinct facial features, including a broad forehead, prominent nose, and a solemn expression, accentuated by deep lines and furrows in the brow and cheeks. The material is a dark bronze, giving it a rich, earthy brown color with a slightly glossy surface that captures reflections of light. The sculpture presents a rugged and textured surface, with roughly hewn details that emphasize a sense of weight and solidity.