On rend des comptes aux actionnaires 1846

“On rend des comptes aux actionnaires” (We are accountable to the shareholders), a lithograph created in 1846 by French artist Honoré Daumier, satirizes the bourgeois class. Daumier, known for his social commentary, utilizes caricature and exaggerated features to depict the hypocrisy and greed of the wealthy, showcasing their indifference to the plight of the working class. This lithograph, created during a time of social and economic unrest, highlights Daumier's sharp wit and keen observation of the social landscape.