Une boisson qui ne monte jamais à tête

Art Historical Context

**Une boisson qui ne monte à tête** (1852) is a witty lithograph by Honoréumier, the masterful French caricaturist known for his sharp social commentary. Created during the turbulent early years of Napoleon III's Second Empire, print captures Daumier's signature style: exaggerated figures and incisive humor that poked fun at the bourgeoisie, politics, and everyday absurdities. The title, to "A drink that goes to your head," slyly nods to non-alcoholic beverages like water or milk, likely satirizing the era's growing temperance movements or the pretensions of health-conscious elites amid France...

About the Artist

Honoré Daumier · 1810–1879

Honoré-Victorin Daumier (1808-1879) was a prolific French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor whose works offered incisive commentary on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Known as the 'Michelangelo of Caricature,' Daumier produced over 4,000 lithographs, 500 paintings, 1,000 drawings, and 100 sculptures during his lifetime. His biting political satire led to his imp...