Un Abus de confiance 1842

"Un Abus de Confiance" (Abuse of Trust), created in 1842 by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical lithograph that highlights the artist's signature style of social commentary through caricature. The artwork depicts a portly man in a top hat and minimal clothing, walking along a beach. Daumier's use of exaggerated features and stark lines conveys a sense of absurdity and criticism, likely aimed at the social injustices and hypocrisies of the time. The image's title and the figure's exaggerated physique suggest a commentary on the abuse of power or privilege within French society. The artwork is a testament to Daumier's skill in capturing the essence of social critique through his artistic vision.