“Louis-Joseph Buffet,” a caricature artwork by Honoré Daumier, epitomizes the Realism art movement. Currently housed in the Château de Compiègne in Compiègne, France, this piece measures 31.1 x 19.4 cm.
The artwork depicts a caricature with exaggerated facial features and a distinctly prominent head, typical of Daumier’s style. The figure, ostensibly Louis-Joseph Buffet, stands with an air of authority, adorned in formal attire and accompanied by a top hat on a stand. The composition’s minimalist background draws attention to the subject, highlighting Daumier’s keen eye for social commentary and character study. The intricate detail and subtle shading accentuate the features, lending a lifelike quality to the caricature despite its exaggerated proportions.
