A Boat Maneuver, plate nine from Les Canotiers Parisiens 1843

"A Boat Maneuver," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, is the ninth plate from the satirical series *Les Canotiers Parisiens* (1843). This humorous print depicts a scene of chaos in a boat with three men struggling to stay afloat. One of the men attempts to steer while the others seem to be shouting at each other. Daumier, known for his social commentary, uses this image to poke fun at the Parisians and their rowing skills. The dynamic composition and expressive lines create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Daumier's style. The print, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, is a testament to Daumier's talent for capturing the absurdity of everyday life.