Der Staatshämorrhoidarius

Franz von Pocci’s Der Staatshämorrhoidarius, published by Braun & Schneider, is a single-issue comic from 1857 that stands as a singular, satirical artifact of 19th-century German humor. Written and illustrated entirely by Pocci, it lampoons bureaucratic absurdity through its titular character, a personified hemorrhoid of the state. Though brief, this work is significant as an early, idiosyncratic example of the comic form in Germany, showcasing Pocci’s sharp wit and distinctive visual style.