Caricature of Léon Manchon

Claude Monet, renowned for his Impressionist paintings, also engaged in caricature drawing in his early years. One notable example is the ‘Caricature of Léon Manchon’, created around 1860. The artwork depicts the exaggerated features of Manchon, likely a public figure or acquaintance of Monet. This caricature is an illustration of Monet’s keen observation skills and his ability to infuse humor into art. Unlike his later Impressionist works that celebrated light and color, Monet’s early caricatures were more monochromatic but showed his prowess in capturing character and expression.