The artwork, titled “Beautiful injury, want you to accept my arm” by Honoré Daumier, is a lithograph created in 1851. This piece is part of the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of caricature.
In the artwork, Daumier masterfully utilizes lithography to depict a satirical and exaggerated scene. It features two figures: a disheveled and grotesque-looking man, seemingly pleading and making an extravagant gesture with his arm, and a composed woman draped in classical attire, holding a document inscribed with “République Française.” The stark contrast between the characters accentuates the humorous and critical nature of the caricature, emphasizing social and political commentary typical of Daumier’s work. The meticulous detail and expressive lines characteristic of lithography enhance the impact of the scene, making it a significant piece within the Realism movement.
