A caricature of Mr Baillot, who was stockbroker and deputy. Calude Baillot (1771 - 1836) received a Peership in connection with the revolt of April 13, 1834, where his son was killed. He was a liberal banker and joined the Government of Louis Philippe. Daumier showed him also as a sculpture, see Gobin nr. 22 as someone who was infatuated with himself and bewitched by his own ability. Apart from being a politician, Baillot was a gifted violinist, whose qualities were even grudgingly recognized by the Charivari in a concert review where Baillot participated. Obviously, the Charivari could not resist using “musical” language when describing Baillot’s party meetings
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
1st state.
Published in: La Caricature, September 12, 1833.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.
