It is not surprising that it is long with so many corrections.
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1872
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a newspaper boy holding a stack of papers. His face is tired, his coat worn. The thick lines feel rough—he used a dry needle to scratch into metal. Daumier often mocked politics and power. In 1872, France was shaky after war. This boy stands for all kids who worked long hours to sell news. Look up Honoré Daumier next.
