Le leçon d'histoire c. 19th century

"Le leçon d'histoire" (c. 19th century) is a lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier (1808-1879), known for his satirical cartoons that often poked fun at the social and political realities of his time. The artwork depicts a classroom setting with a stern teacher exasperatedly addressing an inattentive student while other pupils slump over their desks. Daumier's signature style of caricature and bold outlines gives a stark and humorous critique of education and social hierarchy during the 19th century.