The artwork titled “Emile Ollivier,” created in 1869 by Honoré Daumier, belongs to the Realism art movement and is a caricature. This notable piece is housed in the Château de Compiègne, located in Compiègne, France.
The artwork depicts a caricature of Emile Ollivier, characterized by exaggerated features and a satirical style typical of Daumier’s work. The central figure, rendered with a pronounced, oversized head and a sharp, prominent nose, sports a grin, and is endowed with bat-like wings. The figure stands atop a box labeled “URNE ELECTORALE,” a hint at the political undertones of the caricature. The artwork is executed in monochromatic tones, utilizing stark contrasts to emphasize the dramatic, almost grotesque nature of the subject, in keeping with the realistic yet exaggerated aesthetic of caricature.
