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Public domain art: satire

Artworks depicting satire, catalogued by the museums that hold them. Each one is free to download, with its colour palette extracted from the image and its maximum print size measured at 300 DPI.

Works in Public domain art: satire

This poor King Louis XIV doesn't believe his eyes, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 21, 1871

This poor King Louis XIV doesn't believe his eyes, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 21, 1871

Honoré Daumier

Thanks, I can do quite well without!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, December 29, 1871

Thanks, I can do quite well without!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, December 29, 1871

Honoré Daumier

Go and get yourself killed for me, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 10, 1871

Go and get yourself killed for me, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 10, 1871

Honoré Daumier

Rest in peace!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 7, 1871

Rest in peace!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, August 7, 1871

Honoré Daumier

These are responsible for those, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 9, 1871

These are responsible for those, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 9, 1871

Honoré Daumier

Already on her feet again!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, July 19, 1871

Already on her feet again!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, July 19, 1871

Honoré Daumier

The sadness of Rouher: Even though I did my best in stuffing him, it is impossible to make believe that he is still alive, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 12, 1871

The sadness of Rouher: Even though I did my best in stuffing him, it is impossible to make believe that he is still alive, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 12, 1871

Honoré Daumier

I didn't vote yes for this!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1871

I didn't vote yes for this!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1871

Honoré Daumier

The Bordeaux Assembly: View of the conciliatory attitude of the "moderate party," from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 11, 1871

The Bordeaux Assembly: View of the conciliatory attitude of the "moderate party," from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, March 11, 1871

Honoré Daumier

My old Talma, you've got another thing coming!, from 'The third rate actors,' published in Le Journal Amusant, April 27, 1878

My old Talma, you've got another thing coming!, from 'The third rate actors,' published in Le Journal Amusant, April 27, 1878

Honoré Daumier

View of the right, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 28, 1872

View of the right, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 28, 1872

Honoré Daumier

Basile in fear, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 9, 1872

Basile in fear, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, February 9, 1872

Honoré Daumier

How can the building be restored, if the workers are fighting between each other!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 17, 1872

How can the building be restored, if the workers are fighting between each other!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 17, 1872

Honoré Daumier

The Charivari is proposing a new kind of bell which should remind the Assembly that some of the territories still need to be liberated, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 13, 1872

The Charivari is proposing a new kind of bell which should remind the Assembly that some of the territories still need to be liberated, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 13, 1872

Honoré Daumier

This trunk belongs no one, so it must be ours!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 6, 1872

This trunk belongs no one, so it must be ours!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 6, 1872

Henri comte de Chambord

The parliamentary trains: A right wing deputy is shocked by the sight of the red flag of the signal-man, assuming that the Commune has been proclaimed at Versailles, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 22, 1872

The parliamentary trains: A right wing deputy is shocked by the sight of the red flag of the signal-man, assuming that the Commune has been proclaimed at Versailles, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 22, 1872

Honoré Daumier

The cursed year!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 1, 1872

The cursed year!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, January 1, 1872

Honoré Daumier

Poor Mr. Rouher! A voice (in the wings): –Go ahead! Jump! He: –But I'll sink to the bottom!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 9, 1872

Poor Mr. Rouher! A voice (in the wings): –Go ahead! Jump! He: –But I'll sink to the bottom!, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, May 9, 1872

Eugène Rouher

The Augeian stables, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 3, 1872

The Augeian stables, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, June 3, 1872

Honoré Daumier

In the middle of the river: Come on, Balochet, give it a push!... You mustn't forget that some forty Parisians are watching us from the bridge up there!, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, July 30, 1864

In the middle of the river: Come on, Balochet, give it a push!... You mustn't forget that some forty Parisians are watching us from the bridge up there!, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, July 30, 1864

Honoré Daumier

A forbidden swimming pleasure, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, August 6, 1864

A forbidden swimming pleasure, from 'The bathers,' published in Le Petit Journal pour Rire, August 6, 1864

Honoré Daumier

Plate 19: Robert Macaire at the restaurant, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 19: Robert Macaire at the restaurant, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Aubert et Cie

Plate 11: Someone stole a thousand franc note from me, Monsieur..., from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 11: Someone stole a thousand franc note from me, Monsieur..., from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Aubert et Cie

Plate 9: Robert Macaire, barrister, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 9: Robert Macaire, barrister, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Charles Philipon

Plate 8: Robert Macaire, doctor,  from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 8: Robert Macaire, doctor, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Charles Philipon

Plate 7: Ladies and gentlemen!, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 7: Ladies and gentlemen!, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Aubert et Cie

Plate 5: Robert Macaire as notary public, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 5: Robert Macaire as notary public, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Aubert et Cie

Plate 45: Exploitation of love, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 45: Exploitation of love, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Charles Philipon

Plate 40: My God! Monseigneur, I am forced to leave for the countryside, allow me to leave my wife behind to keep you company, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 40: My God! Monseigneur, I am forced to leave for the countryside, allow me to leave my wife behind to keep you company, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Junca

Plate 37: Exploitation of paternity, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 37: Exploitation of paternity, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Junca

Plate 32: What in the devil Macaire!, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 32: What in the devil Macaire!, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Honoré Daumier

Plate 27: Robert Macaire, merchant, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 27: Robert Macaire, merchant, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Charles Philipon

Plate 26: Marriage of convenience, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Plate 26: Marriage of convenience, from 'Caricaturana,' published in Les Robert Macaires

Aubert et Cie

Broadside with 48 scenes of the museum of animals

Broadside with 48 scenes of the museum of animals

Antonio Bosch

Broadside with 48 scenes telling the story of the chicken (social advancement and decline)

Broadside with 48 scenes telling the story of the chicken (social advancement and decline)

Juan Llorens

Politeness

Politeness

Hannah Humphrey

Four Scenes: How to Stop your Horse at Pleasure; Geoffrey Gombado Esq-r.; How to Ride up Hyde Park; A Bit of Blood

Four Scenes: How to Stop your Horse at Pleasure; Geoffrey Gombado Esq-r.; How to Ride up Hyde Park; A Bit of Blood

Henry William Bunbury

Four Scenes: How to Ride Genteel & Agreeable Down Hill; How to be Run Away With; The Mistaken Notion; How to Loose Your Way

Four Scenes: How to Ride Genteel & Agreeable Down Hill; How to be Run Away With; The Mistaken Notion; How to Loose Your Way

Henry William Bunbury

The Long Story

The Long Story

Henry William Bunbury

Hints to Bad Horsemen, No. 1: Symptoms of Restiveness

Hints to Bad Horsemen, No. 1: Symptoms of Restiveness

William Dickinson

Origin of the Gout

Origin of the Gout

Henry William Bunbury

A Camp Scene

A Camp Scene

William Allen

Newmarket: A Shot at a Pigeon

Newmarket: A Shot at a Pigeon

S. W. Fores

Newmarket: A Shot at a Hawk

Newmarket: A Shot at a Hawk

Henry William Bunbury

Fallen Rider

Fallen Rider

Henry William Bunbury

Three Riders Fall from their Mounts

Three Riders Fall from their Mounts

Henry William Bunbury

A Rider Falls into Water

A Rider Falls into Water

Henry William Bunbury

The Flying Breakfast, or Contents of a Night Coach

The Flying Breakfast, or Contents of a Night Coach

Thomas Rowlandson

Known Characters in a Chop House

Known Characters in a Chop House

James Boswell

Les Gourmands

Les Gourmands

James Boswell

The Flying Breakfast

The Flying Breakfast

Anonymous, British, 19th century

A Macaroni Dressing Room

A Macaroni Dressing Room

Captain Minshull

Real Inhabitants of This Earth

Real Inhabitants of This Earth

Henry William Bunbury

Concerto Spirituale

Concerto Spirituale

Johann Christian Fisher

The City Hunt

The City Hunt

Thomas Rowlandson

The Easter Hunt and The City Hunt

The Easter Hunt and The City Hunt

Henry William Bunbury

A Riding House

A Riding House

Henry William Bunbury

An Academy for Grown Horsemen and The Annals of Horsemanship

An Academy for Grown Horsemen and The Annals of Horsemanship

Thomas Tegg

Geoffrey Gambado, Esqr.

Geoffrey Gambado, Esqr.

Thomas Rowlandson

How to Pass a Carriage

How to Pass a Carriage

Henry William Bunbury