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

In this lithograph, a hunter stands proudly over his kill, a partridge, his dog at his side. The title, "Ce perdreau est mort sur mon terrain..." (This partridge died on my land...), hints at the self-importance and territoriality of the Parisian bourgeoisie, a frequent target of Honoré Daumier's satire. The scene, published in the humorous newspaper Le Charivari in 1857, captures a moment of quiet triumph for the hunter, whose exaggerated posture and stern expression underscore the absurdity of his pride. Daumier often used such everyday scenarios to comment on broader societal traits, here poking fun at vanity and ownership. The stark contrasts of light and shadow, typical of lithography, emphasize the figures and their immediate surroundings, drawing the viewer's eye to the hunter's satisfied gaze and the small, lifeless bird.