Le Président de Rhodes

1871

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image depicts a caricature of a figure standing with one leg on each of two separate land masses, stretching across a body of water. The figure has exaggerated muscular features, an oversized head, a swirl of hair on top, and wears glasses. The facial features include a pronounced brow, a prominent nose, and a serious expression. The figure is portrayed wearing shorts and appears in a posture of power. In the background, a boat with a sail can be seen navigating the water. The land masses are labeled "BISCUITERIE" and "CHOLE." The scene is drawn in monochrome.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gillotype on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.208

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3878, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65570389

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