Gezin met gezondheidsklachten 1839

"Gezin met gezondheidsklachten" (Family with Health Complaints) is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. The work depicts a family in a state of distress, with the mother appearing ill and the children looking apprehensive. Daumier, a renowned French artist, was known for his satirical and social commentary through his art. This lithograph is an example of his keen observation of the struggles of everyday life, specifically the anxieties of illness and poverty in 19th-century France. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a poignant glimpse into the social realities of the time, highlighting Daumier's mastery of social realism and his ability to capture emotion through simple, yet powerful imagery.