Kruidenier Robert Macaire toont Bertrand de inhoud van een zak 1837

This lithograph, *Kruidenier Robert Macaire toont Bertrand de inhoud van een zak* (1837), by Honoré Daumier, depicts a satirical scene of two men, one a shopkeeper and the other a customer, engaging in a transaction. The artist is known for his social commentary through caricature and his lithographs often targeted the wealthy and corrupt, highlighting the societal injustices of the time. The image depicts a shopkeeper showing the customer a bag of what appears to be coffee beans, possibly of questionable quality, with a humorous and exaggerated expression. The scene, which was part of a series of prints featuring the fictional character Robert Macaire, highlights Daumier's skill in capturing the absurdities of everyday life.