Robert Macaire Bookseller
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1836
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a man standing behind a counter, surrounded by books and papers. He's a bookseller, and the scene looks like it's from everyday life. The man is Robert Macaire, a character from a series of prints. This print is part of a series that pokes fun at everyday people. It was published in a magazine called Le Charivari, which was known for its satire. Check out the work of artist Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879) for more like this.
