Une Charge déplacée 1845

"Une Charge déplacée" (1845) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his social commentary. The print depicts a man in a top hat, startled and clutching a newspaper, as a hunter takes aim behind him. A small rabbit runs away, representing the obliviousness of the bourgeoisie to the realities of the working class. Daumier's satirical style, characterized by exaggerated features and stark contrasts, vividly conveys the social tensions of 19th-century France. The work's message is timeless, highlighting the disconnect between different social strata and the indifference of the privileged to the struggles of others.