Les Caniches et les rentiers allant féliciter l'Assemblée... 1850

This lithograph, *Les caniches et les rentiers allant féliciter l'Assemblée...* (1850), by Honoré Daumier is a satirical portrayal of French society. The artist uses caricature to depict wealthy citizens, represented as dogs, praising the National Assembly for rejecting a tax on dog licenses. Daumier's sharp social commentary through his humorous and biting style critiques class disparity and political corruption in mid-19th-century France. This piece, part of his *Actualités* series, exemplifies his mastery of lithography and his impactful social commentary.