Comte J.-Jérome Siméon

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man sitting on a wooden chair, facing sideways. He is leaning slightly forward with his hands clasped over his stomach. The man is bald on the top of his head, wears spectacles, and has a pronounced nose and closed eyes. He is dressed in a dark, buttoned jacket with detailed sleeves and lapels, light-colored trousers, and dark shoes. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure. The drawing is done in a monochromatic style with shaded contours.