Cocher, Cocher! ...

About this work

A jester in green leans toward a coachman on a carriage. The coachman’s arms wave as if yelling. Black ink on paper swirls with quick, scratchy lines. Their faces twist with exaggerated grins and squints. One jester’s hat flops sideways. Daumier often mocked Parisian life in prints like this. His work appeared in newspapers, making fun of politics and society. He used sharp humor to show real tensions under the surface. His style feels alive. Look at the way the lines blur together. For more of his bold lines, check out Daumier, Honoré.