The artwork, entitled “Dr. Veron,” was created by the artist Honoré Daumier in the year 1852. Belonging to the Realism art movement, this piece is a caricature genre artwork currently housed at the Château de Compiègne in Compiègne, France.
In the artwork, a man, presumably Dr. Veron, is depicted climbing a tree, seemingly in a state of alarm as he looks over his shoulder at a small dog on the ground. The portrayal is exaggerated and humorous, characteristic of Daumier’s caricature style, aiming to provide social commentary through satire. The tree, with its large trunk and branches, dominates the scene, while the background is minimally detailed, focusing the viewer’s attention on the central figures and the humorous situation unfolding.
