"Me, I am well supplied...the rest is all the same to me." 1871

Editor: This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, "Me, I am well supplied...the rest is all the same to me.", presents a rather jovial looking man at a feast. The cross-hatching creates quite a sense of depth and texture. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: Oh, absolutely! It's Daumier's pointed wit, isn't it? He captures the bourgeoisie's self-satisfied indulgence so perfectly. The tilted frame, the loaded table...it's all a bit much, no? Editor: Definitely! It almost feels like Daumier is critiquing the complacency of the wealthy. Curator: Precisely! The humor helps to highlight societal inequalities and the man's over-the-top expression just seals the deal. It's really quite a powerful statement. Editor: I see it now! The composition really does amplify the message. Thanks for the insight. Curator: My pleasure! Daumier always has more to say than meets the eye.