Pour lors... nous... sommes dans le pétrin 1840

"Pour lors... nous... sommes dans le pétrin" (1840) by Honoré Daumier is a lithograph that satirizes the plight of the working class in 19th-century France. The artwork depicts a man, gaunt and weary, staring at a basket overflowing with loaves of bread. A sign above the basket reads "Ordinance concerning the weight of bread," highlighting the government's regulation of food prices. Daumier's masterful use of exaggerated proportions and stark contrasts creates a poignant image of poverty and desperation. The drawing, with its dark tones and sharp lines, speaks to the social injustices faced by the poor, making it a powerful testament to Daumier's commitment to social commentary through art.