The artwork titled “Mr. Joliv (Adolphe Joliv)” is a lithograph created by the artist Honoré Daumier in 1833. This portrait belongs to the Realism art movement and is currently housed in the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Saint-Denis in Saint-Denis, France.
The artwork depicts a man, identified as Mr. Joliv, in a highly expressive and somewhat exaggerated posture, leaning against a ledge with a confident yet contemplative demeanor. The figure is dressed in period-appropriate attire, which includes a long coat and gloves, and stands with a prominent forward-leaning pose. The meticulous detail in the attire and facial features highlight Daumier’s exceptional skill in lithography and his ability to convey character through realistic yet exaggerated depiction. This portrait exemplifies the Realist movement through its focus on ordinary individuals and its detailed representation of human expression and gesture.
