Daumier fut le peintre ordinaire...

About this work

This drawing shows a man in a huge top hat and a long coat, puffing on a cigar. His face is exaggerated—big nose, thick mustache, and a smirk. The coat has writing on the pocket, and his shoes are plain but slightly messy. The title at the top, *Panthéon Charivarique*, hints this was a funny take on a well-known person. The sketch looks like it was rushed—lines are quick and loose, not polished. Next, look up lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints fast.