Le Secret confié au dieu faune 1850 - 1851

"Le Secret confié au dieu faune" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created between 1850 and 1851. The artwork depicts a winged figure whispering a secret to the head of a faun, adorned with a floral garland, while two other figures watch from a distance. Daumier, known for his satirical social commentary, often employed caricature and exaggeration in his works, and this lithograph likely satirizes the hypocrisy and secrets prevalent in French society. The use of a lithographic technique, popular in the 19th century, allowed for the creation of multiple prints, disseminating Daumier's social critique to a wider audience.