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Pierre-Paul Royer-Collard

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the bust of a person with a heavily textured surface, capturing the intricate details of the figure's facial features and upper torso. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material, likely bronze, giving it a metallic sheen. The figure appears to have a pronounced brow, deep-set eyes, and a solemn expression, framed by textured hair that cascades down around the head. The shoulders are draped in a garment that blends into the rest of the sculpture, adding to its textured appearance. The sculpture size is small enough to be viewed as a table-sized art piece, with the figure's presence captured in a stationary yet dynamic form.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5472 × 6840 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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