The Gust of Wind. “- Oh blast! I've lost my hat! - Don't worry.... since it is waterpoof.... you won't have a problem reclaiming it at Rouen!,” plate 17 from Les Canotiers Parisiens 1843

"The Gust of Wind" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from his series *Les Canotiers Parisiens* (1843). It depicts a humorous scene of two men in a boat, one of whom has lost his hat to a sudden gust of wind. Daumier's keen observation of Parisian life and his masterful use of lithographic techniques are evident in this print. The witty text below the image further enhances the comical nature of the scene. The work is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago and is an excellent example of Daumier's social commentary through satire.