Daumier

Daumier, Henri (1808-1879), a French caricaturist, born at Marseilles. He drew his subjects indiscriminately from political and social life. His earlier efforts were taken from Robert Macaire, and appeared in Charivari. After the Revolution of 1848 he produced his Idylles Partementaires and Representants Representes. In later life he became blind and dependent upon the good offices of a brother artist.