Le Ventre Legislatif Analysis

LE VENTRE LEGISLATIF by Honoré Daumier IMAGE ANALYSIS This lithograph called "Le Ventre Legislatif" or "The Political Belly" is by Honoré Daumier and was created in 1834 with the dimensions of 32cm x 43.3 cm. The lithograph is a caricature of politicians from the mid 19th century. This lithograph shows members of parliament sitting in rows- some staring, some sleeping, and some talking. They are sitting quite stern faced. The main …

…audience on politicians and the whole idea of politics of the day. The use of shadowing and very dark shading is a method used by the artist to convey this. This is very effective as many people associate darkness with corruption and greed so the message is clear. This artwork was an influence on the advance of lithography and realism, and also was a factor in the censorship or political cartoon in the 19th century.