Comment on devient un grand mathématicien 1845

This lithograph, "Comment on devient un grand mathématicien," was created by Honoré Daumier in 1845, and depicts a scene in a classroom where a student is being corrected on his math problem by a teacher. The student is shown in a state of panic and frustration, while the teacher appears to be oblivious to his student's distress. Daumier's lithograph is a satirical commentary on the nature of education and the pitfalls of learning mathematics. It is a work that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed in academics, especially in the area of mathematics.