Ces pauvres animaux... n'se reconnaissent... plus... 1852

This lithograph was made by Honoré Daumier during his time at the French satirical newspaper Le Charivari, and printed in Paris. Daumier made thousands of prints, but his technique always relies on a similar set of actions. First, he would transfer his design to a prepared stone surface. Then, using greasy crayons and pencils, he would draw his image, which would then be fixed with acid. The resulting print would be created by applying ink to the surface, which would only adhere to the drawn areas. This particular print, "Ces pauvres animaux... n'se reconnaissent... plus...", which translates to "These poor animals... don't even recognize each other anymore...", relies heavily on the idea of "making strange." The people are thin, and they are drawn in a way that makes them look like they are falling apart. This effect is enhanced by the fact that they are walking dogs that are also thin and drawn in a way that makes them look like they are falling apart. The artist is commenting on the changes happening in the world, as urbanization leads to the estrangement of people from their former lives.