“Volouski” is a caricature created by the artist Honoré Daumier in 1849. Representing the Realism art movement, the artwork measures 31 by 20.5 centimeters. It is located in the Château de Compiègne in Compiègne, France.
The artwork presents a vivid caricature characterized by exaggerated features, typical of Daumier’s style. The figure depicted bears a disproportionately large head, coupled with a small, slightly hunched body. This prominent head appears to be wearing a hat that humorously melds with the facial features, suggesting a critical or satirical commentary inherent in caricaturistic works. The background, though lightly sketched, provides a context that places the figure in a slightly formal or public setting, indicated by the depicted column and draped fabric to the left. The overall composition combines meticulous detail with the exaggerated, comical proportions, serving the dual purpose of craftsmanship and societal critique.
