Trop étroit pour deux 1870

"Trop étroit pour deux" ("Too narrow for two") is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1870. The caricature depicts two prominent figures, likely Emperor Napoleon III and his rival, Otto von Bismarck, crammed uncomfortably together on a throne. Daumier, known for his sharp social commentary, employs exaggeration and distortion to highlight the power struggle and the precariousness of the political climate. The artwork's use of bold lines and dramatic composition creates a sense of tension and humor, while also serving as a reminder of the turbulent political scene in 19th-century Europe.