"The Painter And The Whims Of The Client 2/ Pen Around 1840 "
Following the English fashion, caricature developed under the Restoration and Louis Philippe, brilliantly highlighting the ridiculous aspects of the triumphant bourgeoisie. The painter, here commissioned to paint his portrait like a pompous aristocrat, is subjected to the whims of a fussy and ridiculous clientele. The drawing is brilliant and incisive, brilliantly capturing the stupidity of the request. One cannot help but think of Gavarni, master of the genre. Apparently unsigned, but enclosed in a good quality modern frame, this drawing is an excellent testimony to the sharp eye of the artists who were victims of the countless Mr. Prudhommes who frequented their studios. 
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