Une séance du conseil des cinq c. 19th century

This lithograph titled "Une séance du conseil des cinq" (A Session of the Council of Five) by Honoré Daumier, a famous French caricaturist, is a satirical commentary on French politics. The artwork depicts a council of five prominent figures, including M.M. de Levis, de Pastoret d’Écars, and de St Priest, gathered around a table, with one of them, Berryer, being included in their deliberations. Daumier uses exaggeration and caricature to portray the council members, highlighting their vanity and disregard for the common people. The lithograph is a powerful example of Daumier's social commentary, known for his incisive observations of the political and social injustices of his time.