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J. Marie Joseph Deville

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body depiction of a person sitting on a bench or ledge. The person is seated with one leg crossed over the other. The individual's facial features are exaggerated, with a prominent nose, full lips, and large, intense eyes. The hair is tousled and appears wavy. They are wearing a dark jacket and lighter-colored pants, with the jacket flowing over the side of the bench. The person's posture adds to the overall dramatic effect created by the image. The background is minimally detailed, mostly consisting of shaded lines that suggest depth and contrast against the lighter areas.

Artwork Details

Date
1849
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3409 × 4467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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