Aux bains a quatre sous c. 19th century

“Aux bains à quatre sous” (Bath for four sous) is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in the 19th century. The artwork depicts a crowded and chaotic public bathhouse, a common setting for Daumier's social commentary. Through his signature exaggerated and caricatured style, Daumier highlights the discomfort and absurdity of the scene, drawing attention to the crowded conditions and the lack of privacy experienced by the bathers. Daumier's sharp observations of 19th-century Parisian life are visible in this piece, making it a captivating and thought-provoking example of his artistic style.