“Babinet Deciding to Go off the Sun” is a caricature by Honore Daumier, belonging to the Realism art movement. The artwork is currently housed at the Château de Compiègne in Compiègne, France.
The artwork depicts a man in a dynamic and exaggerated pose, reaching out towards the sun with an expressive, almost frantic gesture. The character’s body language conveys a sense of urgency and determination, as if he is attempting a futile yet ambitious task of extinguishing the sun with a large snuffer. The figure’s detailed and exaggerated features highlight the caricature genre, engaging viewers with its satirical and humorous intent. The artwork is rendered in black and white, utilizing strong contrasts and bold lines to emphasize the dramatic scene.
