Agréable vue...des sous-sous, from Croqius Parisiens, published in Le Charivari, November 29, 1856
November 29, 1856
Medium
Lithograph; second state of two (Delteil)
Dimensions
Sheet: 10 1/4 × 14 5/8 in. (26 × 37.2 cm) Image: 7 5/8 × 10 3/16 in. (19.4 × 25.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.61.303
Tags
Art Historical Context
This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled *Agréable vue...des sous-sous*, appeared in the November 29, 185 issue of *Le Charivari* as part of the *Cro Parisiens* series. Daumier, a master of French caricature, frequently collaborated with publishers like Aaron Martinet and Destouches to create witty on everyday Parisian life. The work a lighthearted, slightly mischievous scene involving men and women, centered on the playful theme of feet and undergarments, reflecting the era’s fascination with fashion and social observation. Printed in the second state of two, this lithograph exemplifies the...