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François, Marquis de Barbé-Marbois (?)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the upper torso and head of a man. He is wearing a cap or hat and a scarf or similar garment wrapped around his neck. The pose is slightly hunched and the facial features are rough and angular. The sculpture is made of dark bronze-colored material with a patina. The form is highly textured, with visible brush or tool marks. The style is reminiscent of expressionism, focusing on the emotive qualities of the figure visually.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5323 × 5973 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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