Traquenards politiques c. 19th century

"Traquenards Politiques" is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his social commentary. Created in the 19th century, the print lampoons political figures and their machinations. The caricature depicts a naked man, possibly representing the devil, as a puppet master manipulating politicians with wheels labeled "Famine," "Gueltes," and "Originalité Parti." Daumier's use of exaggeration and symbolism highlight the corruption and manipulation inherent in politics, a timeless theme that continues to resonate today.