When both political parties are pulling with the same strength, a political equilibrium might prevail. The image is referring to the fact that both political parties tried to get to power. Daumier's hope that the strength of both groups would keep France in some kind of a balance was rather unrealistic.
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
2nd state.
Published in: Le Charivari, November 25, 1871.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.
