Caricature of Berlioz, from La Caricature Provisoire, no. 1 1838

This lithograph by Benjamin Roubaud, created in 1838, is a caricature of the renowned French composer Hector Berlioz. The artist depicts Berlioz as a giant head, consumed by musical instruments, symbolizing his dedication to music and perhaps poking fun at his perceived eccentricity. The image is likely a commentary on Berlioz's controversial opera "Benvenuto Cellini" which is referenced below the caricature. "Caricature of Berlioz" is a prime example of satire in 19th-century art, using exaggeration and humor to comment on contemporary figures and social events. The lithograph is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.