Cristi... v'la-t-y un boeuf qui est bien fait!... 1859

This satirical lithograph, "Cristi... v'la-t-y un boeuf qui est bien fait!...," by Honoré Daumier from 1859, depicts a crowd of art critics in a gallery, captivated by a painting of a bull. Daumier's work often critiqued the French art world, specifically its fascination with Realism and the bourgeois elite's pretentiousness. This piece exemplifies his sharp wit through the exaggerated expressions and postures of the art critics, emphasizing their uncritical adoration of the "well-done" bull. Daumier's style is characterized by strong lines and bold compositions, bringing an immediacy and energy to his social commentary.