“Damn country! I only shoot sparrows.... and just females... and this ingenious guard insisted the place is full of rabbits,” plate 5 from La Chasse 1843

This lithograph, titled "Damn country! I only shoot sparrows.... and just females... and this ingenious guard insisted the place is full of rabbits," is part of Honoré Daumier's series *La Chasse*, published in 1843. Daumier, a renowned French artist, utilized lithography to satirize the follies of French society through his satirical illustrations. This print depicts a hunter surrounded by his dogs and a gamekeeper, offering a humorous critique of the absurdity of hunting and the pretentiousness of its participants. The work showcases Daumier's characteristically expressive style and his keen eye for social commentary.