The artwork, titled “Benjamin Delessert, Industrial and MP,” was created by the renowned artist Honoré Daumier in 1832. This piece is categorized under the Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of sculpture. It is currently housed in the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.
This sculpture portrays a bust of Benjamin Delessert, reflecting Daumier’s characteristic style of emphasizing expressive features. The textured surface and rough, almost exaggerated, lines convey a vivid sense of personality and realism. The bust depicts Delessert in formal attire, with pronounced facial features that lend a distinct character and gravity to the representation. This work captures both the individual essence of Delessert and a broader commentary on the industrial era’s societal figures.
