“Statesman No.097° – Caricature of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet PC” is an artwork created by James Tissot in 1871. This piece, belonging to the Realism art movement, is a caricature and part of the “Statesman (Caricatures)” series.
The artwork portrays Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Baronet, standing with a contemplative expression. Dressed in formal attire, featuring a long dark coat and trousers, he appears to be slightly hunched forward, with both arms positioned behind his back. The background is minimalistic, emphasizing the full-length figure of Dilke. As a publication of Vanity Fair dated November 25, 1871, it underscores the satirical nature customary in Tissot’s caricatures, merging realistic detail with exaggerated posture to convey both character and critique. The lower margin of the artwork contains an inscription, adding to its historical and contextual significance.
