Head of a Man
1844
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man is a 1844 watercolor by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a blurry, sketchy face and shoulders. The colors are soft—pale blue, brown, and gray—with watery edges. The background is a light, uneven paper that looks worn. The artist used loose, fast strokes, almost like scribbles. It feels more like a quick study than a finished portrait. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use water and pigment to create this kind of effect.
