Pour une belle vue, v'la une belle vue!... 1847

This lithograph, "Pour une belle vue, v'la une belle vue!..." (1847) by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical portrayal of the bourgeois class in 19th century France. The image depicts two men, one using a telescope to view the city of Paris while the other looks on. Daumier's signature caricature style is evident in the exaggerated features and poses of the figures. The artist's work often criticized the social and political issues of his time, and this lithograph is no exception. The title, which translates to "For a beautiful view, here's a beautiful view!", implies that the bourgeois are more concerned with appearances and superficiality than with substance. Daumier's work was popular with the Parisian working class, who saw themselves reflected in his sharp critique of the wealthy elite.