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The Stroller (Le bourgeois qui flâne)

Imitator of Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing human figure wearing a top hat and a long coat that reaches the floor. The figure has both hands on its hips, conveying confidence. The sculpture is made of a dark material, possibly bronze, giving it a rich, dark grayish-black color with a glossy finish. The surface reflects light, highlighting details of the figure's attire and facial features. The figure appears to be styled in a historical fashion.

Artwork Details

Date
model probably after 1860, cast around January 1954
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5647 × 7906 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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