Visser roept tegen zijn vrouw dat hij beet heeft 1846

"Visser roept tegen zijn vrouw dat hij beet heeft" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1846. This satirical caricature depicts a man fishing, excitedly exclaiming "It's biting! It's biting!" to his wife, while a young couple sits behind him oblivious to the scene. Daumier's work often focused on the foibles of the French middle class, particularly the bourgeoisie, whose hypocrisy and materialistic values he frequently lampooned in his satirical lithographs. The artist's keen observation and sharp wit are evident in this work, which captures the absurdity of the situation and the obliviousness of the man's wife. This print is an excellent example of Daumier's talent for conveying humor through visual means and social commentary.