Souvenir de Ste. Pélagie 14 - 1834

"Souvenir de Ste. Pélagie" (1834) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier that depicts a scene in a prison. Daumier was a French artist known for his satirical social commentary, and this work reflects his critique of the French prison system. The image depicts a young man visiting an elderly inmate, who is sitting in a chair and reading a letter. The young man's weary expression suggests the harsh conditions of prison life, while the inmate's somber demeanor highlights the isolating nature of incarceration. Daumier's lithograph captures a moment of poignant human interaction amidst the stark realities of imprisonment.