Entrance to the public baths at Deligny, plate 3 from Croquis D'été 1859

This lithograph, "Entrance to the public baths at Deligny," is part of Honoré Daumier's series "Croquis D'été," created in 1859. Daumier, a renowned artist of the 19th century, captured the everyday life of Parisians through his satirical and observant drawings. The image depicts a crowded scene at the entrance of public baths, highlighting the bustling activity and social dynamics of the era. Daumier's signature style, employing quick, gestural lines, conveys the energy and movement of the crowd, while his use of humor and exaggeration adds to the artwork's social commentary.