Une Attention délicate 1845

"Une Attention délicate" (1845) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his satirical social commentary. This print depicts a comical scene of a man presenting a shawl to a woman, likely his wife, with a pompous and exaggerated expression. The woman, in turn, seems indifferent or even annoyed. This satirical piece, created for a weekly satirical journal, likely aimed to poke fun at the social interactions and gender dynamics of the time, particularly the performative nature of courtship and gift-giving. Daumier's signature use of caricature and bold lines in the lithograph effectively conveys the humor and social commentary inherent in the scene, making it a recognizable piece of his oeuvre.