Karikatuur van een tabakverkoper 1840 - 1870

Édouard Traviès' "Karikatuur van een tabakverkoper" from 1840-1870 is a lithograph that uses caricature to satirize a tobacco seller. The artwork depicts the man in profile, emphasizing his exaggerated features, creating a humorous and satirical image. Traviès, known for his work in the French satirical journal "Le Charivari," often used caricature to comment on contemporary society and its foibles. This particular piece, part of the series "La Comédie Humaine," showcases Traviès' mastery of the genre, drawing attention to the absurdity of the subject and the world around him.