Une visite du jour de l'an c. 19th century

"Une visite du jour de l'an..." is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a renowned 19th-century French artist known for his satirical caricatures and social commentary. This print depicts a humorous scene of a man, likely a father, visiting someone with his children on New Year's Day. Daumier captures the awkwardness and absurdity of the moment with his signature sharp, yet expressive lines. The composition and the characters' exaggerated expressions create a sense of movement and visual dynamism, making this work a prime example of Daumier's social realism and his ability to convey everyday situations with humor and insight.