Voyons témoin il serait important de... 1846

"Voyons témoin il serait important de nous faire le détail éxact et complet de l'emploi de votre journée du 12 Avril dernier?" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1846. This artwork is a social commentary piece that satirizes the French legal system and the absurdity of legal proceedings. Daumier, a master of caricature, depicts a witness being interrogated by a judge and a clerk. The witness appears to be struggling to recall details from months ago, while the judge and the clerk appear bored and disinterested. This work is a prime example of Daumier's signature style of satirical realism, using exaggeration and humorous absurdity to highlight social injustices.