Un monsieur tenant a prouver qu'il peut ... c. 19th century

This satirical lithograph, titled "Un monsieur tenant à prouver qu'il peut ..., was created by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist, in the 19th century. Daumier was known for his social commentary and his use of caricature to expose the flaws of his time. The lithograph depicts a man with exaggerated facial expressions, contorted in a posture suggestive of great effort, performing in front of an audience. Daumier's art often targeted social class, and this piece may be a commentary on the pretentiousness of aspiring musicians or the absurdity of the music scene during the 19th century.