Aperçois-tu un lieu civilisé... 1849

"Aperçois-tu un lieu civilisé..." (Do You See a Civilized Place...) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1849. The work depicts two figures, one standing on a rocky outcrop and another kneeling at the edge of a cliff, seemingly searching for something in the distance. Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his satirical social commentary, used this work to highlight the hardships faced by those living in poverty and the lack of hope they encountered in their daily lives. The starkness of the drawing, rendered in simple lines and shading, adds to the feeling of desolation and despair. This lithograph stands as a testament to Daumier's powerful ability to capture the essence of social injustice through his art.