Abstract:
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
