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Charles Philipon

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust depicting a person with exaggerated facial features. The figure has a prominent nose, pronounced cheekbones, and a broad head with rough textures around the hair. The sculpture is made of a dark, bronze-like material with a glossy finish that reflects light. The figure is presented from the chest up, clothed in a heavy garment with a high collar. The sculpture is roughly human scale.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4536 × 5961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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