J. Marie-Anne Degousée

J. Marie-Anne Degousée

Honoré Daumier

1849

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait lithograph depicts a man with dark, curly hair and a thick beard, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a dark vest. He is holding a tray with a small, cylindrical object on it. The man's attire and the object on the tray suggest a formal or professional setting, possibly a dining or serving context. The lithograph's style and technique are characteristic of the Romanticism movement, with bold lines and expressive shading. To learn more about the artist's work and style, explore the art of Daumier, Honoré.

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