The Streets of Paris in the First Days of September 1858

Curator: Honoré Daumier, a name synonymous with biting social commentary, offers us "The Streets of Paris in the First Days of September." Editor: There’s a lovely casual feel despite the formal attire; a snapshot of life, sketched with a knowing wink, wouldn't you say? Curator: Precisely. Daumier masterfully uses lithography to depict Parisian society. Observe the stark contrasts and exaggerated figures, all meticulously rendered. Editor: I’m drawn to the father carrying the child—such tenderness amidst the rigid social postures. It feels like a fleeting moment of humanity breaking through. Curator: And that's Daumier's genius. He captures not just appearances but also the undercurrents of class and emotion that defined his era. Editor: It is the type of work that allows us to peek into the past and realize we are not so different.