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Head of an old man

Honoré Daumier, 1808–1879

This brush drawing shows the head of an old man, haggard and clean-shaven, looking up open-mouthed with an air of anxious surprise.

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Title of artwork, date

Head of an old man, 1808–1879

Date supported

1926

Medium and material

Ink & wash

Dimensions

35 x 32 cm

Gifted by

Sir Michael & Lady Sadler

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