Parisians who will never be placed under surveillance of the secret police, plate 12 from Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra 1847

This lithograph, "Parisians who will never be placed under surveillance of the secret police," is from Honoré Daumier's series *Tout Ce Qu'on Voudra* (All That One Wants). Created in 1847, this satirical artwork depicts three Parisians playing a game of chess in a domestic setting. The title and scene are a commentary on the political climate of the time, where the government was closely monitoring its citizens. Daumier's work is known for its social commentary and critical wit, as well as its use of caricature to depict political and social figures.