The artwork, titled “Man of the day No.61° – Caricature of Lt.Col. Lord Charles James Fox Russell,” was created by James Tissot in 1873. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of caricature. It is a part of the series “Man of the day (Caricatures).”
In the artwork, an older man is depicted in a humorous and exaggerated manner, consistent with the style of caricature. The subject, identified as Lt.Col. Lord Charles James Fox Russell, is shown carrying a ceremonial mace over his shoulder. He is dressed in a formal black ensemble with a high-collared white shirt, black waistcoat, and knee-high black boots. His exaggerated features, particularly his white beard and slightly hunched posture, emphasize the humorous and satirical perspective typical of caricatures. The background is kept minimal, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on the subject. The title “Men of the Day, No. 61” and the inscription “This fell sergeant—strict in his arrest” are featured below the illustration, further indicating the satirical nature of the piece.
