“Lherbette” is an artwork by the renowned artist Honoré Daumier, created in the year 1849. The piece is executed in the Realism art movement and is classified as a caricature. With dimensions of 30.8 x 19.5 cm, it currently resides in the Château de Compiègne in Compiègne, France.
The artwork depicts a caricature of a man, characterized by exaggerated features, notably an oversized head and a small, slender body. The figure is dressed in typical 19th-century attire, holding a book and an umbrella under his arm, suggesting intellectual or scholarly pursuits. The background consists of a vague crowd of figures, which appears less detailed, drawing more attention to the primary subject. The composition reflects Daumier’s critical and satirical approach, capturing the essence of the person portrayed with incisive humor and keen observation.
