The artwork entitled “André-Marie-Jean-Jacques Dupin (Dupin the Elder)” was created by the artist Honoré Daumier in the year 1832, reflecting the Realist art movement of that time. It is a sculpture that measures 15.2 x 15.2 x 9.2 cm and is currently held in the collection at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
The sculpture portrays a bust of André-Marie-Jean-Jacques Dupin, known as Dupin the Elder, capturing his likeness in a manner that reflects the Realist emphasis on the depiction of subjects in a truthful and non-idealized way. The artwork appears to be crafted with attention to textural detail, displaying expressive features that convey a sense of Dupin’s character. Roughness and the absence of fine polish are indicative of the Realist movement’s aesthetic, which embraced the authenticity of subjects rather than idealized perfection.
