Artwork
Michel Goudchaux
Michel Goudchaux 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.
- 1926.505
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).
This painting shows Michel Goudchaux, a man with a serious expression. He is dressed in formal clothes, sitting in a chair. The artist included many details in the background, but the focus is on the man.
The painting was meant to be part of a series called "The Representatives Represented". It was never published, which makes it a rare print. This series was likely meant to show people in power.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).
Overview
This print is a portrait of Michel Goudchaux, a figure of authority, depicted in formal attire seated in a chair. The work was intended for a series but remained unpublished.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Michel Goudchaux, is shown with a serious expression, suggesting a sense of gravitas. The detailed background serves to further emphasize the figure.
Context
The print was part of a planned series, 'The Representatives Represented', likely critiquing or documenting those in power. The series is associated with the style of Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical and socially conscious works.
History & Provenance
The print was never published as part of its intended series, making it a rare example of the artist's work.
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…
