Echtpaar beklimt de heuvel Montmartre 1845

This lithograph, "Echtpaar beklimt de heuvel Montmartre" (Couple climbs Montmartre Hill), created in 1845 by Honoré Daumier, satirizes the arduous climb to the top of Montmartre, a famous hill in Paris, France. The exaggerated figures of a couple, with the man wiping his brow in exhaustion and the woman holding an umbrella, emphasize the struggle of the ascent. Daumier's signature style, characterized by caricature and social commentary, makes this print a prime example of his artistic commentary on the lives of everyday people.