Le député ventrigoulu
1833
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number
2015.143.878
Art Historical Context
**Le député ventrigoulu (The Pot-bellied Deputy)**, created by Honoré Daum in 1833, is a sharp lithograph from the artist's prolific series of political caricatures. Daumier, a master of 19th-century French satire, depicts a rotund, pompous politician striding forward with exaggerated belly and self-important air, poking fun at the physical and moral excesses of the ruling class. This print belongs to the Corcoran Collection (Gift Dr. Armand Hammer) the National Gallery of Art Prints department (CG-E), showcasing Daumier's biting commentary on power. Produced during the early July Monarchy un...
About the Artist
Honoré Daumier · 1810–1879
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (1808-1879) was a prolific French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor whose works offered incisive commentary on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Known as the 'Michelangelo of Caricature,' Daumier produced over 4,000 lithographs, 500 paintings, 1,000 drawings, and 100 sculptures during his lifetime. His biting political satire led to his imp...