“Man of the day No. 01° – Caricature of The Rev. Frederick Temple” is an artwork by James Tissot created in 1869. This piece, part of the “Man of the day (Caricatures)” series, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the genre of caricature. The artwork was published in the magazine Vanity Fair on November 6, 1869.
The artwork portrays Rev. Frederick Temple seated on a bench. He is depicted wearing a dark coat, white shirt, and dark trousers, with his top hat placed beside him on the bench. The caricature emphasizes his stern expression, a notable characteristic often captured in such illustrations to humorously exaggerate certain features. The background is minimalist, allowing viewers to focus entirely on the subject. Typical of James Tissot’s work, the piece meticulously details both attire and the subtle poses of the subject, thus capturing both likeness and character in a distinctive, exaggerated form.
