Le perroquet de M. Guizot c. 19th century

*Le Perroquet de M. Guizot* is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French caricaturist of the 19th century. The artwork depicts a parrot with the face of a human, perched on a stand, and addressing an audience of men, who are depicted with exaggerated expressions. This work is a political satire that lampoons the French statesman François Guizot. Daumier frequently used animals as metaphors for human characteristics, and in this instance, the parrot's human face is a pointed commentary on Guizot's perceived arrogance and self-importance. The caption below the image reads: "Your insults will never reach the height of my disdain!" further emphasizing the mocking tone.