Dr. Clément-François-Victor-Gabriel Prunelle c. 1832 - 1930

This bronze bust, titled "Dr. Clément-François-Victor-Gabriel Prunelle," was created by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his satirical and realist portrayals of social life. Daumier's work, often executed in caricature, captured the essence of his subjects, and this bust of Dr. Prunelle is a prime example of his style. The rough, textured surface and the exaggerated features of the subject, along with the melancholic expression, contribute to the powerful and emotionally charged portrait. Daumier's choice of bronze, a material often associated with monumentality, adds weight to this work, highlighting the artist's unique approach to portraying the individual within the larger context of societal observation.