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The Listener (Le bourgeois en attente)

Imitator of Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure with a hunched posture and arms positioned behind his back. The figure wears a long robe that accentuates the contours of his body. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, giving it a solid appearance. In relation to the viewer, the sculpture is small-scale, emphasizing intricate details in the texture of the clothing and the expression on the man's face.

Artwork Details

Date
model probably after 1860, cast around November 1956
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5000 × 7000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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