The Emigrants 1848

"The Emigrants" is a poignant bas-relief sculpture by Honoré Daumier created in 1848. Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his social commentary through lithographs and sculptures, depicts a group of individuals, likely impoverished families, leaving their homes in search of a better life. The sculpture, rendered in a rough and expressive style, emphasizes the weight of their journey and the hardship they face. Through the contorted bodies and burdened expressions, Daumier captures the struggles of the working class and the human cost of societal inequity.