Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth. “- This really tastes like bad cooking,” plate 142 from Actualités 1850

"Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1850 as part of the series "Actualités." Daumier satirizes the political climate of France during the Second Republic, depicting a group of politicians (represented as cooks) attempting to feed France (represented as a woman) a pot of "Lot Electo" or "Electoral Ballot." The image is a commentary on the political maneuvering and corruption of the time. This particular print highlights Daumier's signature style, utilizing caricature and a sharp wit to expose the follies of the French government.