Renouvelé des petites Danaides

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures pouring liquid into a barrel labeled "TRAITÉS de 1815 FAUX EQUILIBRE EUROPÉEN." The illustration features figures with exaggerated facial expressions and attire. The figures are trying to fill a leaking barrel against a simple background. The label on the barrel references the "Treaties of 1815" and "False European Balance." The drawing has a playful yet critical tone, with dynamic poses and expressive faces. The style is monochromatic with detailed line work and shading, typical of political cartoons from the 19th century.