Failed Lafayette! It Serves You Right, My Old Friend!
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man sitting at a table, looking unhappy. He's surrounded by papers and quills. The man in the painting is likely a politician, and the scene is meant to be humorous. The painting is interesting because it comments on French politics. The title suggests the man has failed at something, and the artist is poking fun at him. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)
