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Dupin ainé, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1832

Dupin ainé

Honoré Daumier

1832

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dupin ainé is a 1832 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a portrait of a man with a serious expression. He's wearing round glasses and a high-collared jacket. The background is shaded, with darker tones around his head. The man's face is rendered in detail, with deep lines and a prominent nose. His eyes seem to be looking straight ahead, giving the impression that he's lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.

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