Décidément elle est bien malade! c. 19th century

Honoré Daumier's satirical lithograph "Décidément elle est bien malade!" (c. 19th century) exemplifies his sharp commentary on French political life. Depicted is a figure representing the French monarchy, lying ill in a cradle, attended by figures representing the clergy and the state. The title translates to "She's definitely very sick!", further emphasizing Daumier's critique of the monarchy's perceived weakness. The artist's signature and the text at the bottom hint at the work's context within a satirical newspaper, reflecting the social and political climate of 19th-century France.