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Figure of a Man

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person from the back with minimal details. The person appears to be standing in an upright position with their head and partial upper body slightly turned. The facial features are indistinct and the hair detail is not visible. The clothing is sketched as a loose-fitting garment or tunic that extends to about mid-thigh. In the scene, there are no visible details of jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with some abstract lines and shapes, suggesting an unfinished or minimalist artistic style. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic with a rough, sketch-like quality.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk with traces of gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3021 × 3338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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