Ambtenaar Robert Macaire wijst Bertrand af 1838

"Ambtenaar Robert Macaire wijst Bertrand af" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1838. This satirical artwork depicts a scene from the play "Robert Macaire" by Daumier and his collaborator, Jules Hetzel. The work showcases Daumier's signature style, which often incorporated caricature and social commentary to criticize the political and social injustices of 19th-century France. The lithograph, with its detailed hatching and expressive lines, captures the comical absurdity of the scene, exposing the hypocrisy and corruption of the ruling class. The work is part of Daumier's "Robert Macaire" series, which satirized the rampant fraud and greed in society.