Ou Venise commence a espérer 1866

"Ou Venise commence a espérer" (When Venice begins to hope) is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1866. Daumier, a well-known French artist, is famous for his satirical caricatures of the political and social landscape. The artwork depicts a cloaked figure, representing Death, with a long staff, standing over the city of Venice. Two other figures, representing France and Austria, argue in the foreground. This satirical print critiques the conflict between France and Austria, ultimately suggesting that Venice, represented by the figure of Death, may be the only one who can bring an end to the war. The artwork serves as a reminder of Daumier's keen observation of the political and social realities of his time.