Don Quixote 

This drawing of Don Quixote was made by Honoré Daumier in the 19th century. Daumier lived through a time of great social change in France, including the rise of industrialization and the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848. Daumier, like many artists of his time, was drawn to the figure of Don Quixote, the hero of Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century novel. Quixote's story, of a man who refuses to give up on his ideals in the face of a harsh and disillusioning reality, resonated with a generation of artists and intellectuals struggling to come to terms with the modern world. In this drawing, Daumier captures Quixote's idealism and determination, but also a certain sense of isolation and vulnerability. The figure of Quixote, frail and alone on his horse, becomes a symbol of the individual's struggle against the forces of society. This resonates with our own experiences of feeling lost or overwhelmed in the face of the challenges of modern life. The drawing reminds us that even in the darkest of times, it is important to hold onto our dreams and ideals, and to never give up on the fight for a better world.