Les Deux banqueteurs en joie 1849

This lithograph, created in 1849 by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French Realist artist, depicts two men in military uniforms, their expressions exaggerated and comical. The work satirizes the French government and its corrupt officials, a common theme in Daumier’s oeuvre. The artist's sharp, caricature-like style, visible in the men's distorted features and exaggerated poses, emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. This work, titled "Les Deux banqueteurs en joie," captures the essence of Daumier's social commentary and his ability to expose the hypocrisy and follies of his time through graphic art.