The artwork entitled “Statesman No.096° – Caricature of Lionel Dawson Damer M.P.” was created by James Tissot in the year 1871. The piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of caricature. It is part of a series called “Statesman (Caricatures).”
In the artwork, a man identified as Lionel Dawson Damer M.P. is depicted seated on a cushioned bench with one leg crossed over the other. The individual is dressed in formal attire consisting of a black jacket, white waistcoat, and beige trousers. His expression appears thoughtful, and he has a full beard and neatly styled hair. The background is minimalist, accentuating the subject’s relaxed and confident demeanor. The artwork reflects Tissot’s adept skills in capturing both the likeness and character of his subjects through the medium of caricature.
