Le marchand de contremarques c. 19th century

"Le Marchand de Contremarques" (c. 19th century) is a lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier, known for his satirical social commentary. The image depicts a scene of a street vendor selling counterfeit theater tickets, with a man in a top hat and a woman standing in the background. Daumier's work often featured poignant caricatures of Parisian life, and this piece captures the humor and the everyday hustle of the city. The artist’s masterful use of line and shading lends a dynamic quality to the scene, capturing the character's expressions and their interactions with the vendor.