France preparing to get her candidates to pass muster under the measure of standards, plate 73 from Actualités 1869

“France preparing to get her candidates to pass muster under the measure of standards,” is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier. In this satirical print, Daumier uses the image of France as a female figure, standing tall and holding a measuring stick, to critique the selection of candidates for the upcoming election. Daumier’s lithograph is a fine example of his use of caricature, where he exaggerates the features of individuals and groups to make a political statement. The print was made in 1869, a time of political unrest in France, and it reveals Daumier's commitment to social commentary through his art.