J. Marie-Anne Degousée 1849

"J. Marie-Anne Degousée" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his satirical caricatures. Created in 1849, the work depicts a man with exaggerated features, a prominent beard, and a distinctive hat, which Daumier used to mock individuals in the public eye. Daumier's use of exaggerated proportions and expressive lines emphasizes the subject's perceived character and social standing. The lithograph is a prime example of Daumier's social commentary, which often targeted the wealthy and powerful.