Ce matin avant l'aurore... c. 19th century

"Ce matin avant l'aurore..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in the 19th century. The image depicts a woman in bed, possibly in a nightgown or a robe, reading a newspaper. A young boy stands before her, holding a rolled-up piece of paper and looking up at her. This satirical print satirizes the habits of the French upper class and the domestic relationships between family members. Daumier is known for his satirical lithographs and paintings that focused on contemporary social issues in France.