Je crois que j'ai entendu chanter un hibou...

Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and mood, a style characteristic of expressive drawings from the 1800s. The lithograph was created using a printmaking process that allowed for mass production while maintaining the expressive qualities of the original drawing.

Daumier was a prolific contributor to satirical publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, often targeting the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy in his work. His republican democratic views are reflected in the use of humor and exaggeration to critique the power structures of his time.