{"product_id":"no-doubt-she-is-very-ill-honore-daumier","title":"No doubt, she is very ill!... - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biting 1850 political lithograph by Honoré Daumier, satirising the restrictive electoral laws of the French Second Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled 'No doubt, she is very ill!...', serves as a sharp piece of political commentary from 1850. Daumier, a master of the satirical medium, depicts a group of concerned figures gathered around a cradle. The infant in the cradle is labelled 'Loi du 31 mai', referring to the restrictive electoral law of 31 May 1850, which disenfranchised a significant portion of the French working class. The figures surrounding the cradle represent the conservative politicians who championed this legislation, their expressions a mix of feigned concern and calculated anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic draughtsmanship to convey the absurdity of the situation. The figures are rendered with exaggerated features, a hallmark of his style that allows him to mock the pomposity of the political elite. The use of lithography enables a fluid, sketch-like quality, where the lines appear spontaneous yet deliberate. The composition focuses on the interaction between the men and the sickly infant, creating a narrative of political fragility. The canopy over the cradle adds a domestic touch to the scene, contrasting the private setting with the public consequences of the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a contributor to the satirical journal Le Charivari, Daumier produced thousands of prints that critiqued the social and political climate of nineteenth-century France. His work remains a primary source for understanding the tensions of the Second Republic. This print captures the cynicism of the era, where legislative manoeuvres were often treated with the same gravity as a medical crisis. The stark black and white tones emphasise the grim humour inherent in the subject matter, inviting the viewer to look past the surface and consider the underlying political critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-beperkte-vrijheid-van-meningsuiting-voor-de-humorist-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de beperkte vrijheid van meningsuiting voor de humorist - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-an-elevator-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn an Elevator - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360221303119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360249057615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360249090383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360249123151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360249155919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360249188687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360249221455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360249254223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360249286991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360249319759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360249352527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360249385295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/No-doubt-she-is-very-ill-.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785529727119.jpg?v=1785529797","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/no-doubt-she-is-very-ill-honore-daumier","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}