Artwork
Jean Jacques Fayet, Bishop of Orléans
Jean Jacques Fayet, Bishop of Orléans is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1926.506
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
The bishop was meant to be part of a series called The Representatives Represented, but it was never published, which makes it a bit rare.
This painting shows a bishop sitting in a chair. He looks serious and formal. The bishop was meant to be part of a series called The Representatives Represented, but it was never published, which makes it a bit rare.
The artist likely chose this subject to comment on the people in power at the time. This was a common theme in his work.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).
Overview
This print depicts Jean Jacques Fayet, Bishop of Orléans. It is a rare work, originally intended for a series titled The Representatives Represented.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays the bishop seated formally, conveying a sense of seriousness. The artist's choice of subject likely aimed to comment on the powerful figures of the time, a recurring theme in their work.
Context
The style of this print can be contextualized within the work of Honoré Daumier, a contemporary French artist known for his representations of societal figures and commentary on those in power.
Artist & collection
Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…
