La paix a tout prix 1870

"La paix a tout prix" (Peace at Any Price) is a satirical lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1870. The artwork depicts a soldier forced to carry a large, cumbersome peace symbol, suggesting that peace comes at a heavy cost. Daumier, a renowned artist and social commentator, used his work to critique political and social issues of his time. This piece is a poignant reminder of the complexities of war and the sacrifices required to achieve peace. The satirical nature of the image made it a popular critique of the political climate in the 19th century.