Ce char marchera toujours... 1849

"Ce char marchera toujours..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1849 that satirizes the French Second Republic. The print depicts three men struggling to push a chariot labeled "Republic" forward, while a figure labeled "Universal Vote" stands above them. The image mocks the struggles of the republic, suggesting it is being pushed along by the will of the people. The artwork uses caricature and symbolism to communicate its message, characteristic of Daumier's style. This lithograph, created during a turbulent period in French history, is a powerful commentary on the political climate of the time.