Ce perdreau est mort sur mon terrain..., from Émotions de Chasse, published in Le Charivari, October 10, 1857

Honoré Daumier, a master satirist of 19th-century France, created this lithograph for *Le Charivari*, a Parisian satirical newspaper where he frequently published his incisive commentaries on society and politics. Titled "Ce perdreau est mort sur mon terrain..." (This partridge died on my land...), the print is part of his "Émotions de Chasse" (Hunting Emotions) series from 1857. Daumier, known for his prolific output of over 4,000 lithographs, often turned his critical eye to the daily lives of the bourgeoisie, a common subject after the restrictive September Laws of 1835 limited overt political satire.

This particular work likely pokes fun at the often-absurd formalities and possessiveness surrounding hunting, a popular pastime among the well-to-do. Daumier's ability to capture human foibles with a few deft lines made him a beloved figure in his lifetime, even as his more serious paintings went largely unappreciated. His work, whether political or social, consistently offers a vivid window into the complexities and absurdities of French life during a period of significant change.