French Social Satire
In this lithograph, Honoré Daumier suggests that what is deemed foreign or strange depends on the eye of the beholder. If French people and animals were exhibited in China, they would be a remarkable curiosity and attract crowds. In addition to lighthearted social satire, Daumier also drew biting portrayals of the powerful and strongly influenced succeeding generations of artists.
In this lithograph, Honoré Daumier suggests that what is deemed foreign or strange depends on the eye of the beholder. If French people and animals were exhibited in China, they would be a remarkable curiosity and attract crowds. In addition to lighthearted social satire, Daumier also drew biting portrayals of the powerful and strongly influenced succeeding generations of artists.