Il demande tous les jours la parole ... c. 19th century

This satirical lithograph, "Il demande tous les jours la parole...", by Honoré Daumier, is a caricature of the French politician, Charles-Forbes de Montalembert. It depicts him at the podium of the French National Assembly. Daumier, renowned for his social commentary, satirizes Montalembert’s tendency to seek the floor but then say little of consequence. The artwork reflects the political and social climate of 19th-century France, particularly Daumier's critical observation of political figures. The lithograph employs a satirical style of drawing, with exaggerated features and humorous visual puns, to highlight the artist's perspective on Montalembert’s political maneuvering.