An award winner in 1868, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, September 1, 1868

Art Historical Context

Step into the sharp-witted world of 19-century French satire with *An Award Winner in 1868 a lithograph by master caricaturist Honoré Daum, published in the iconic newspaper *Le Charivari* on September 1,1868. Daumier, a prolific artist associated with the Realist movement, used his bold, expressive style to skewer social norms during the Second French Empire. print, from the "News of the Day section, humorously spotlights a female figure triumphant in an unexpected arena—blending themes of women and firearms in a cheeky commentary on gender roles and contemporary events. Printed on newsprint as the second state of two (per Delteil's catalogue), the medium was revolutionary for its time. Lithography enabled rapid, affordable reproduction, allowing Daumier's incisive critiques to reach a wide Parisian audience amid political tensions under Napoleon III. At 9 7/16 × 7 13/16 inches, its compact size suited the newspaper format, amplifying its role in public discourse. Today, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department (Bequest of Edwin De T. Bechtel, 1957), this work exemplifies Daumier's enduring legacy in satirical printmaking—witty, unflinching, and a window into the era's cultural quirks.

About the Artist

Arnaud de Vresse|Destouches|Honoré Daumier (French|French|French) · 1808 |1800 |1856 –1879 |1900 |1870

French, Marseilles 1808–1879 Valmondois|Paris|