En train de charmer toute une société ... c. 19th century

"En train de charmer toute une société ..." is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created around the 19th century. Daumier, a renowned French artist, was known for his social commentary through caricature. The work depicts a man dramatically singing, possibly an opera singer, amidst a blurry crowd, highlighting the absurd pretense of high society. Daumier's use of sharp lines and expressive exaggeration in his depiction of the singer underscores the artist's critique of the superficiality of social gatherings and the self-importance of the upper class.