Having finally found the solution to spend the summer of 1857 in a pleasant way, plate 429 from Actualités 1857

"Having finally found the solution to spend the summer of 1857 in a pleasant way, plate 429 from Actualités," a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1857, depicts a satirical scene of two individuals submerged up to their necks in a river. The figures, rendered with Daumier's characteristic exaggerated features, appear to be lounging in the water, highlighting the leisure of summer. This work, belonging to the artist's "Actualités" series, exemplifies his keen observation of contemporary social life and his use of humor to critique societal norms. The print is a testament to Daumier's versatile artistic style, spanning from political cartoons to social commentaries.