Commencant a trouver que l'impèriale ... c. 19th century

This satirical lithograph, “Commencant a trouver que l'impèriale des omnibus...”, created by the French artist Honoré Daumier in the 19th century, depicts the discomfort of riding on the top of a Parisian omnibus in the rain. Daumier, known for his caricatures of social and political life, captures the woes of the public transport experience with humor and sharp observation. The image shows three men huddled on the roof, drenched and miserable, showcasing the irony of an invention supposed to improve public transport.