Aquatic fun borrowed from the old Greeks, plate 20 from Croquis D'été 1857

This lithograph, "Aquatic fun borrowed from the old Greeks," is plate 20 from Honoré Daumier's series *Croquis D'été* (Summer Sketches) from 1857. Daumier's work is known for its satirical commentary on social issues and often employs caricature to accentuate the absurdity of his subjects. This print captures the humorous side of a woman being pulled underwater by a group of people who are swimming in a river. The drawing's simple lines and expressive figures contribute to its witty commentary on the frivolous nature of social interactions. This print, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Daumier's mastery of the lithograph, a medium that allowed him to disseminate his social commentary to a wider audience.