Karikatuur van een man bij de buste van zijn vrouw 1844

"Karikatuur van een man bij de buste van zijn vrouw" (1844) by Honoré Daumier depicts a caricature of a man standing before a bust of his wife. The man's posture is exaggerated, conveying his awkwardness and the humor of the situation. This lithograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Daumier's satirical approach to social commentary, highlighting the complexities of marriage and the absurdities of everyday life. The artist's keen observation of human nature is evident in the work's meticulous detail and its masterful use of line and shading. Daumier's caricatures were renowned for their biting wit and ability to expose hypocrisy in society.