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Louis-Joseph Buffet

1849

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image shows a caricature of a man in formal wear, standing with his hands clasped in front of him. He has exaggerated facial features, dark combed-back hair, and sideburns. He is wearing a suit with a white shirt and cravat, along with a black coat and trousers. Near him is a large book or ledger on a podium or desk. The background includes blurry text and architectural elements, suggesting an indoor setting like an office or legislative assembly.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number

2015.143.450
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 1838, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q77014329

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