Raoul Belbeuf
1829-1870 ; comte de
Eugène Giraud captures the essence of 19th-century French vanity in this hilarious caricature, transforming a distinguished gentleman into a walking lollipop. With a massive, bald head perched atop a tiny, dapper body, the subject sports impressive mutton-chop sideburns and a red Legion of Honour ribbon, suggesting he takes himself very seriously. Giraud was a master of this exaggerated style, which was wildly popular in Parisian publications for poking fun at politicians and socialites. The loose watercolor washes and sharp ink lines give the figure a lively, almost animated presence.
- Technique
- watercolor and ink
- Material
- paper
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