Soyez tranquille bourgeois, on connait c. 19th century

"Soyez tranquille, bourgeois, on connait ça, j'm'en vas vous conduire en douceur, comme si c'était vot' enterrement!" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a leading figure in the Realist movement in 19th-century France. The artwork depicts a caricatured scene of social commentary, highlighting the artist’s satirical approach to social injustices, particularly targeting the wealthy bourgeois class. Daumier's sharp wit and keen eye for detail created powerful visual narratives that resonated with a broad audience. His work, imbued with social realism, continues to be relevant, offering insight into the complexities of society and human behavior.