Which proves again that already since high school man supports himself on the shoulders of his kin in order to advance in life, plate 30 from Professeurs Et Moutards 1846

This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1846, is part of his series "Professeurs Et Moutards" which satirizes French society. The image depicts a group of young boys in a pyramid formation, with the tallest boy standing on the shoulders of the others. A man, likely a teacher, observes this scene with a look of amusement. The lithograph's title, translated as "Which proves again that already since high school man supports himself on the shoulders of his kin in order to advance in life," highlights Daumier's critical commentary on social mobility and the pursuit of success. "Which proves again that already since high school man supports himself on the shoulders of his kin in order to advance in life" is the 30th plate in the series "Professeurs Et Moutards", a satirical critique of the education system and social structures of 19th century France. Daumier's characteristic sharp wit and masterful use of line convey a sense of social commentary and visual humor in this print.