Yes, Sir, your respectable air encourages me...
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1841
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man standing, looking respectable. He's dressed in formal clothes and has a serious face. The artist made this work for a series called "Parisian Types", which was published in a magazine, giving us a glimpse of everyday life in 19th century France. You can learn more about the artist who made this, Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879).
