Monsieur, vu l'absence complète ... c. 19th century

"Monsieur, vu l'absence complète..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from the 19th century, depicting two men out hunting with their dogs. Daumier, a well-known caricaturist, satirizes social interactions through exaggerated physical features and humorous dialogue. This scene captures the absurdity of the situation as the men agree to shoot each other's dogs in the absence of game. The artwork is a satirical commentary on the foibles of human nature and the absurdity of social conventions.