Portret van de politicus Pierre-Joseph Proudhon 1848 - 1849

This lithograph by Charles Louis Bazin, created between 1848 and 1849, depicts Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a prominent French political philosopher known for his anarchist and socialist views. The portrait captures Proudhon in a contemplative pose, dressed in a dark suit, with a detailed rendering of his facial features. Bazin's work is a prime example of the realist style popular in the 19th century, offering a candid representation of an influential figure in the French political landscape. This lithograph provides a glimpse into the world of French intellectualism during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution of 1848.