Daumier fut le peintre ordinaire... c. 1839

"Daumier fut le peintre ordinaire..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, dating back to 1839. This satirical caricature depicts a man in a top hat, smoking a pipe and holding a book, "Robert Macaire." Daumier is known for his social commentary through art, and this work exemplifies his satirical approach to the political and social issues of his time. The exaggerated features and the satirical context make this a recognizable piece of 19th-century French art.