"She's still in good shape, that lady..." 1864

Editor: This is Daumier's lithograph, "She's still in good shape, that lady..." From what I can see, it's a satirical take on Parisian society, but I'm curious about the specific message he's trying to convey. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Daumier's work often critiques the bourgeoisie, doesn't it? Consider the power dynamics at play. These men, commenting on a woman, position themselves as judges. How does Daumier use caricature to expose their hypocrisy and the objectification inherent in their gaze? Editor: So, it's less about the woman herself, and more about Daumier's commentary on the male gaze and social power? Curator: Precisely. It challenges us to think about who gets to speak, who is silenced, and how societal structures enable such biased perspectives. Editor: That shifts my understanding completely. It's not just a funny image; it's a criticism of societal power structures.