Gazan

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man sitting down with his legs slightly spread apart and his hands resting on his thighs. He is leaning forward with his head facing downward and has a stern facial expression. The man has exaggerated, cartoonish features, closely cropped hair, and is wearing a dark suit with a vest, coat, and trousers. His formal shoes are partially visible. The background is a textured gradient.