Toast porté a l'émancipation des femmes ... c. 19th century

"Toast porté a l'émancipation des femmes ...", a lithograph created circa the 19th century by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical depiction of women celebrating their emancipation. The work shows four women raising glasses in a toast, their expressions exaggerated and their postures slightly awkward. Daumier was a prominent French artist known for his social commentary through caricatures and lithographs. This artwork, with its humorous and critical tone, offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 19th-century France, particularly concerning women's rights and the changing social roles.