Le Rajeunissement du Constitutionnel 1844

"Le Rajeunissement du Constitutionnel" is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1844. The piece satirizes the French political climate, specifically the aging and ineffective "Constitutionnel" newspaper. It depicts the newspaper as a decrepit figure trapped inside a glass dome, with a young man attempting to "rejuvenate" it by feeding it newspapers from other publications. Daumier was known for his political satire, and this piece is a powerful example of his biting wit and social commentary. His use of caricature and symbolism effectively conveys his message, making "Le Rajeunissement du Constitutionnel" a compelling example of French Romantic art and political caricature.