Vrouw weigert haar man te helpen met zijn das 1844

"Vrouw weigert haar man te helpen met zijn das" (Woman Refuses to Help her Husband with his Tie) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1844. The artwork depicts a woman in a dress sitting calmly while her husband struggles to tie his cravat behind his back. The scene is a satirical commentary on gender roles in 19th-century society, with the husband's frustration contrasted with the wife's indifference. Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his social commentary, captures the nuances of the relationship through his skillful use of line and detail.