The mother of Eros (not to be confounded with Venus), plate 10 from Croquis Dramatiques 1857

"The Mother of Eros (Not to be Confounded with Venus)" is a lithograph from Honoré Daumier's satirical series *Croquis Dramatiques* (1857). This plate, number ten in the series, depicts a young ballerina on a stage, seemingly suspended in mid-air. An old woman with a parrot in her hand is gesturing towards the dancer, perhaps representing the corrupting influence of fame and fortune. Daumier's work is known for its social commentary and his characteristic use of caricature and bold lines to capture the essence of his subjects. *Croquis Dramatiques* is a series of lithographs that uses humor to satirize aspects of French society, including the theater, politics, and fashion.