Bavant pour se desennuyer c. 19th century

This lithograph, "Bavant pour se desennuyer," is part of Honoré Daumier's satirical series "Paris qui Boit" (Paris That Drinks), created in the 19th century. The work depicts two scenes: men drinking at a café and a man drinking from a trough alongside a horse. Daumier's sharp wit and social commentary are evident through his caricature of Parisians' drinking habits, highlighting the social inequalities and the excess of the time. This lithograph, with its signature use of black and white, offers a poignant glimpse into the Parisian lifestyle during the 19th century.