Ton, ton, ton, ton, ton, t..... “- Be quiet, my wife has a headache!. - Why don't you read a drama in five acts with a similar orchestra! - Stop it... my little one gets the colic!” Ton, ton, ton, ton, taine..., plate 2 from Les Musiciens De Paris 1841

"Ton, ton, ton, ton, ton, t..... “- Be quiet, my wife has a headache!. - Why don't you read a drama in five acts with a similar orchestra! - Stop it... my little one gets the colic!” Ton, ton, ton, ton, taine..., plate 2 from Les Musiciens De Paris, is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1841. This satirical print, part of a series, depicts two musicians playing loudly in a Parisian neighborhood, much to the annoyance of the residents. The composition highlights the irony of the musicians’ self-absorbed performance, oblivious to the disruption they cause, a recurring theme in Daumier’s work. This print showcases Daumier’s mastery of caricature and social commentary, making it a quintessential example of his artistic style.