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Robert-Macaire, lawyer

Honoré Daumier , 1837

Robert-Macaire, lawyer, by Honoré Daumier, 1837
Robert-Macaire, lawyer, by Honoré Daumier, 1837

Robert-Macaire, lawyer is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The interesting thing about this work is that it was published in a series called Caricaturana, which was meant to poke fun at certain types of people.

This painting shows a man, Robert-Macaire, who is a lawyer.
He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes and looks pretty smug.
The interesting thing about this work is that it was published in a series called Caricaturana, which was meant to poke fun at certain types of people.

The man in the painting seems to be a target of satire.
The artist is using humor to comment on society.

You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).

Overview

The print 'Robert-Macaire, lawyer' is a satirical work published in the French magazine Le Charivari on April 23, 1837, as part of the Caricaturana series.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts Robert-Macaire, a lawyer, dressed in outdated attire, conveying a sense of self-satisfaction. The satirical representation is likely intended to critique societal norms or the legal profession.

Technique & Style

The work is characteristic of the caricatural style, exemplified by the artist Honoré Daumier, known for using humor to comment on societal issues.

History & Provenance

The print was published as plate 44 in the Caricaturana series in Le Charivari, a French magazine.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.

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