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Jean-Charles Persil

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of a man with distinct facial features. The man appears to be wearing a textured garment. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material, giving it a metallic sheen. The sculpture is life-sized and features realistic proportions, capturing the nuances of the man's expression and attire with intricately carved details.

Artwork Details

Date
model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
7278 × 9097 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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