The Poodles and the Stockholders Going to Congratulate the Assembly 1850

Editor: This is Honoré Daumier's, "The Poodles and the Stockholders Going to Congratulate the Assembly". It's definitely a caricature, and the mood is rather satirical, I think. What do you make of the dogs? Curator: Ah, Daumier! It's pure genius! The dogs symbolize the wealthy class, blindly following and celebrating decisions that benefit them, right? I wonder, do you think he’s also commenting on their…lack of original thought? Editor: That's interesting. I hadn't considered the lack of originality. More just...blind loyalty, I guess. Curator: Or is it blind self-interest? Perhaps Daumier is suggesting they can't even see beyond their own furry noses! It's that delicious ambiguity that makes him so brilliant, wouldn't you say? Editor: Definitely something to chew on. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! Daumier always leaves you pondering, doesn't he?