Souvenir du grand festival des orphéonistes c. 19th century

"Souvenir du grand festival des orphéonistes," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from the 19th century, depicts a chorus of singers with exaggerated expressions. The artist, known for his satirical and often humorous portrayal of social issues, captures the chaotic and slightly comical atmosphere of a grand musical event. The use of lithography, a printing technique popular in the 19th century, gives the image a slightly grainy and textured quality, adding to its sense of immediacy and realism. The focus on the singers’ faces, particularly their wide-open mouths and intensely focused expressions, adds humor and a touch of caricature to the scene.