H. DAUMIER (1808-1879), "The new Cinderella, around 1866, Lithography Honoré Daumier (1808 Marseille - 1879 Valmondois): Cinderella Losing his shoe in the shape of Italy on the stairs, c. 1866, Lithography Technique: Hand colored Lithography on Paper Inscription: lower left monogrammed: "H.D. 27". At the center inscribed in the printing plate: "ACTUALITÉS | LA nouvelle Cendrillon". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "104". Date: c. 1866 Description: Without text on the reverse. The artwork is a satirical depiction of an opulently dressed woman rushing down the stairs of a palace. The word "AUTRICHE" is emblazoned on her dress. In reference to the fairy tale of Cinderella, she loses her shoe on the landing, which corresponds to the shape of Italy. At the top of the stairs stands a surprised, abandoned prince in a brown toga and Seppel hat Keywords: Caricature; Cinderella; Austria; Italy; Escape; Satire; Politics; Society; Humour;, 19th century, Comic, Caricature, France, Size: Paper: 32,2 cm x 25,7 cm (12,7 x 10,1 in), Depiction: 24,3 cm x 21,9 cm (9,6 x 8,6 in)