Trop étroit pour deux 1870

"Trop étroit pour deux" (Too Narrow for Two) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1870. The artwork depicts Emperor Napoleon III and Pope Pius IX, both wearing ornate garments, squeezed together on a bench, highlighting the political tension and conflict between Church and State during the Second French Empire. Daumier's satirical style and the cramped composition create a humorous yet thought-provoking visual commentary on the complex relationship between power and religion in 19th-century France. This piece exemplifies Daumier's signature use of caricature and his talent for capturing the political and social climate of his time.