Courant rejoindre les insurgés

About this work

This lithograph shows a man with arms raised high, caught mid-shout. His billowing coat and wild hair make him look like he’s charging forward. The background is plain except for swirly text—hard to read but adds energy. Daumier made this during France’s political unrest in the 1830s. He often mocked power through prints like this, sneaking social criticism into lively images. The raised arms weren’t just drama—they were a real protest gesture at the time. See how the lines vibrate? That’s lithography, a printing trick where grease and water create bold contrasts. Look up lithography next.