Man of the day No.34° – Caricature of Charles Voysey (1871) by James Tissot

The artwork titled “Man of the day No.34° – Caricature of Charles Voysey” was created by James Tissot in the year 1871. As part of the Realism movement, this artwork falls under the genre of caricature and belongs to the series “Man of the day (Caricatures)”.

The artwork offers a humorous and exaggerated depiction of Charles Voysey, capturing his likeness with intentional distortion for satirical effect. Rendered in meticulous detail, the composition features Voysey standing beside a chair, with a hand inserted into his coat, evoking a distinguished yet slightly caricatured demeanor. The artwork, originally published in “Vanity Fair” on October 21, 1871, is characterized by its careful attention to facial expressions and posture, highlighting Tissot’s skill in combining realism with the playful exaggeration typical of caricatures.

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