Ce n'est pas sous l"empire qu'on aurait dansé comme ca! ... c. 19th century

"Ce n'est pas sous l'Empire qu'on aurait dansé comme ca!..." is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist of the 19th century. Daumier's sharp social commentary is apparent in this piece, as he depicts a couple dancing in an unconventional, almost scandalous manner. The caption itself is a critique of the societal norms and the perceived looseness of behavior under the Second French Empire. Daumier’s work often reflected the political and social anxieties of his time, capturing the spirit of Parisian life through his distinctive, expressive style.