“- Beware my friend of the little baron... the more you dress him the less secured you will be,” plate 49 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra 1848

"Beware my friend of the little baron… the more you dress him the less secured you will be," is a lithograph from Honoré Daumier's series *Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra*, created in 1848. This satirical artwork portrays two men, one flamboyantly dressed and the other plainly, with the text emphasizing a warning against the dangers of vanity and outward appearances. Daumier, known for his social commentary and political cartoons, effectively captures the hypocrisy of the French aristocracy with this black and white depiction of the wealthy man whose ostentatious clothing leaves him vulnerable. The lithograph is a potent reminder of the perils of judging others based on their appearance. *Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra* series, political satire, Honoré Daumier, lithograph, social commentary, French aristocracy, vanity.