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Henri Monnier (Rôle de Joseph Prudhomme)

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a person standing with their left foot forward and their left hand stretched slightly outward. The person's posture is dynamic, leaning slightly back, and the head is turned upwards and to the right. The figure has rounded facial features with a prominent nose, large spectacles, and an open mouth. The hair is styled in a combed-back manner. The person is wearing a dark, formal jacket over a vest or waistcoat with prominent buttons, possibly accompanied by a cravat. The trousers are dark and striped, tapering down to looser fitting footwear. The background is shaded in an oval pattern, emphasizing the central character in a vintage print style.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3375 × 5037 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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