"Indeed! Another caricature of us..." 1844

Editor: So, this is "Indeed! Another caricature of us..." by Honoré Daumier. It looks like a lithograph. The women portrayed seem quite perturbed. What's your take on this piece? Curator: This print belongs to a series called "Les Bas Bleus", mocking intellectual women of the time. The "bas bleus," or bluestockings, were often ridiculed in popular media. The text implies this isn't the first offense, highlighting the ongoing public debate about women's roles. Editor: That's fascinating! I didn't realize the social context was so charged. Curator: Daumier used his art to engage directly with these social and political issues. His caricatures were powerful tools in shaping public opinion. Editor: It’s amazing how art can reflect and influence society at the same time. Curator: Precisely. Studying art through this lens reveals so much about the era.