Nymphes des bords de la marene c. 19th century

"Nymphes des bords de la Marne" (c. 19th Century) is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting three women wading in a river. The women are drawn in exaggerated, caricatured forms, emphasizing their physical features and their awkwardness. The title and the inscription below the image, "Vue prise non loin de Nogent," (view taken not far from Nogent) suggest that Daumier's intent was to capture a humorous scene of everyday life, with the "nymphs" being a playful reference to the women's unidealized appearance. Daumier was known for his satirical social commentary, and this lithograph, part of a series called "Croquis d'été," likely reflects a humorous observation of Parisian society.