Oude weduwnaar helpt oude vrouw een bol wol af te wikkelen 1838

"Oude weduwnaar helpt oude vrouw een bol wol af te wikkelen" (Old widower helps old woman unwind a ball of wool) is a lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier. Created in 1838, this satirical print captures a humorous moment between two elderly figures. Daumier's signature style of exaggerated features and sharp social commentary are evident in the caricatured expressions and poses of the characters. The scene depicts a seemingly mundane act of assistance, but Daumier's masterful use of line and shadow imbues it with a sense of social commentary, hinting at the complexities of human relationships in a rapidly changing society. The artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.