Karikatuur van de dansleraar Henri Cellarius 1866

This caricature, created by Victor Collodion in 1866, depicts Henri Cellarius, a dance instructor, as a towering figure, emphasizing his prominent role in the world of dance. Cellarius is shown playing the violin, his exaggerated features and elongated limbs adding humor to the portrait. The artist uses caricature techniques to satirize Cellarius, who is surrounded by smaller figures, representing the dancers he likely instructed. The drawing, a prime example of 19th-century caricature, showcases Collodion's ability to capture personality and social commentary through visual exaggeration. This work, a humorous and satirical depiction of a prominent figure, offers insight into the world of dance and social trends of the 1860s.