Portrait of Honoré Daumier 1861

This 1861 pencil drawing by Etienne Carjat, titled "Portrait of Honoré Daumier," depicts the French realist artist in profile. Carjat was a prominent caricaturist and photographer known for his portraits of prominent figures. Daumier's strong facial features, including his prominent nose, are emphasized in the drawing, which captures the artist's intense gaze and serious demeanor. This intimate portrait, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the life of a pivotal figure in 19th-century French art.