Vous finirez par vous lasser de m'attaquer... 1851

This lithograph, "Vous finirez par vous lasser de m'attaquer...," by Honoré Daumier, created in 1851, depicts the French Republic as a weary woman, seemingly resigned to the constant attacks of her detractors. The smaller figures below represent those who oppose the Republic, each carrying a weapon or symbol of their opposition. The scene is a powerful commentary on the turbulent political climate in France during the early 1850s, with Daumier's use of caricature and satire serving as a powerful tool of social and political commentary. The artwork's title translates to, "You will end up tiring of attacking me... poor little myrmidons!," and the inscription at the bottom indicates the print was intended for publication in a newspaper, further suggesting Daumier's purpose in creating this work.