Vous allez voir!... ça va arrêter le sang... 1838

Honoré Daumier made this lithograph, titled "Vous allez voir!... ça va arrêter le sang..." sometime in the 19th century. It depicts an injury and the way in which individuals deal with everyday events. The image presents a woman, presumably a caregiver, attending to a man with a nosebleed. With the use of an instrument, she attempts to alleviate his discomfort as another woman looks on holding a glass. This scene encapsulates the essence of French society in the 1800s. Daumier was a keen observer of social life and class distinctions, especially in Paris. His art often reflects the realities of everyday life and comments on the social structures of his time. In France, lithographs were frequently used in newspapers and magazines, making them a popular form of social and political commentary. Art history isn't just about aesthetics. It involves understanding the context, the social norms, and even the political climate in which an artwork was created. Examining newspapers, political pamphlets, and institutional records, can shed light on the social and political meanings embedded in this image.