The Latest Paris Butcher's Shop 1865

Curator: Ah, yes, Daumier's "The Latest Paris Butcher's Shop." It's that incredible nervous energy in the linework, isn't it? Editor: It is! In this piece, it looks like Daumier is making a statement about class? What do you think is happening here? Curator: I think you're onto something. It's a satire, a sharp jab at the Bourgeoisie and their…peculiar tastes. Look at the woman's exaggerated shock and the butcher's grotesque features. Notice anything odd about the "meat" on offer? Editor: It looks like feet! So, it's not *really* about a butcher shop? More about…consumption? Curator: Exactly! Daumier suggests they're consuming something far more sinister, perhaps the very people he represents. It's a powerful commentary, wouldn’t you agree? Editor: Absolutely! It really makes you think about who benefits and who suffers. Curator: Indeed. Daumier always had a way of making us question the world around us with a touch of dark humor.