Paganini moderne ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man playing a violin in profile, facing a music stand. He is wearing a long coat with patterns, dark trousers, and heeled shoes. The man's hair is light-colored, with smoke rising from it. He holds the violin under his chin and rests his right hand with the bow against his shoulder. Sheet music on the stand is illuminated by a nearby candle. In the background, there is a window, shelves, a bust, and some objects in an artistic sketch style.