Si tu ne viens pas plus que ça au collège ... c. 19th century

"Si tu ne viens pas plus que ça au collège ..." is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist of the 19th century. Daumier is known for his satirical caricatures and social commentary, and this artwork is no exception. The lithograph depicts a father dragging a reluctant child towards the college, with a caption suggesting that the child will be late for school. This satirical scene provides a humorous yet poignant glimpse into the pressures and challenges of education during that era. Daumier’s masterful use of line and shading gives the work a dynamic and expressive quality, capturing the characters’ emotions and the scene’s bustling energy. This is a classic example of Daumier’s social realism, a genre that sought to represent the everyday struggles and realities of the working class.