Mon cher que voulez-vous... 1845

"Mon cher que voulez-vous..." (1845) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist and social commentator. This satirical piece, likely part of his series "Les Gens de Justice," portrays the corrupt and ineffective French legal system through the interaction of a lawyer, a judge, and a defendant. Daumier's signature style is evident in the caricatured figures, the use of bold lines, and the incisive social critique. This work exemplifies Daumier's commitment to exposing the injustices of his time, making it a powerful example of 19th-century realism and social commentary.