La note ou la vie c. 19th century

"La note ou la vie" (The Note or Life), a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from the 19th century, is a satirical commentary on the financial relationship between Greece and England. The image portrays a British figure, gun in hand, demanding payment from three Greek men. Daumier, known for his social and political cartoons, uses caricature to expose the hypocrisy and cruelty of the powerful towards the less fortunate. This artwork, a poignant depiction of a critical historical moment, sheds light on the complexities of international relations and the consequences of unchecked economic power.