Le lecture du journal c. 19th century

"Le lecture du journal", a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical illustration from the 19th century that captures the absurdity of daily life. The artwork depicts a man in a seated pose, his face contorted in a mixture of bewilderment and despair as he reads a newspaper. Daumier, a French artist known for his social commentary, uses caricature to highlight the anxieties and frustrations of the time, particularly in response to political and social events. The lithograph's focus on the reader's reaction to the news emphasizes the power of information and its ability to shape public opinion.