The Bath at 4 Sous, plate 29 from Croquis D'été 1858

"The Bath at 4 Sous" (1858) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his satirical caricatures. This work, part of his "Croquis D'été" series, depicts a crowded public bath in a humorous and exaggerated style, capturing the chaos and absurdity of daily life in 19th-century Paris. Daumier's use of bold lines and expressive figures emphasizes the comical nature of the scene, as bathers jostle for space and a man dives headfirst into the water. The lithograph provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of the era, highlighting the disparity between the wealthy and the working class.