Karikatuur van drie Russische soldaten die door een zweep worden voortgedreven 1854

This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled "Karikatuur van drie Russische soldaten die door een zweep worden voortgedreven" (Caricature of three Russian soldiers being driven by a whip), is a satirical commentary on the Crimean War. Created in 1854, the artwork depicts three Russian soldiers, chained together and being forced to march by a whip-wielding figure. Daumier's use of caricature and exaggeration highlights the absurdity and brutality of the conflict, criticizing the Russian military's forced conscription and the harsh realities of war. This piece is a powerful example of Daumier's commitment to social commentary and his mastery of the lithograph medium.