A la tribune c. 19th century

This lithograph, *A la tribune* (c. 19th century), by Honoré Daumier depicts a satirical scene of a speaker, likely a lawyer or politician, taking a drink of water while addressing an audience. Daumier was a renowned French artist known for his social commentary through caricatures and lithographs, often targeting the political and social injustices of his time. The image uses exaggerated features and poses to convey the speaker’s insincerity and the audience's apathy, highlighting Daumier’s sharp critique of societal hypocrisy.