“- Tell me, mayor, what are communists? - You know, Pierre, communists are people who want to have everything in common with every Frenchman: the money, the work, and the land. - Well, in my opinion there is one thing they seem to be lacking: common sense,” plate 42 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra 1848

This lithograph, created by Honoré Daumier in 1848, is one of the plates from the series "Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra" (All That You Want) which offers a satirical commentary on the social and political climate in France at the time. The image depicts two figures: a well-dressed man, likely a bourgeois, and a peasant, engaged in conversation. Daumier, known for his social commentary, uses this scene to highlight the growing class divide during the 19th century, particularly amidst the rise of socialist and communist ideologies. This lithograph is a striking example of Daumier's sharp wit and keen observation of social realities, serving as a historical document reflecting the political and economic anxieties of the French people.