Toujours la comète c. 19th century

"Toujours la Comète" (19th century) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier. The satirical artwork depicts a man reading a newspaper in front of a fireplace while a woman stands beside him, seemingly concerned about the content. The title, "Toujours la Comète" (Always the Comet), suggests a societal preoccupation with the comet, perhaps as a symbol of impending doom. Daumier's signature use of caricature and social commentary adds to the humorous and thought-provoking nature of the piece. This lithograph, like many of Daumier's works, provides a glimpse into 19th-century French society and its anxieties.