Polemical Duel between Lady Quotidienne and Sir Journal de Paris 1821

Eugène Delacroix’s satirical lithograph, *Polemical Duel between Lady Quotidienne and Sir Journal de Paris* (1821), depicts a humorous scene of two figures, Lady Quotidienne and Sir Journal de Paris, engaging in a jousting match on horseback. The title and scene are a satirical commentary on the political and social climate of early 19th-century France, specifically targeting the rival newspapers, *La Quotidienne* and *Le Journal de Paris*, as represented by their titular figures. The image captures the spirit of the era through its biting humor and critical portrayal of the prominent newspapers.