Antoine Odier

About this work

This drawing shows a man in a long coat, holding a hat in one hand and a cane in the other. His face is blurred, and he’s walking with one foot raised. Under his arm, he clutches a rolled-up paper labeled "Amour" and "Libre-mur." The name at the bottom reads *M. Odieux*, which means "Mr. Odious" in French. This was a common trick in old political cartoons to mock powerful people. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made sharp, witty prints like this one.