Ce Journal trouve mon ouvrage pitoyable... 1844

"Ce Journal trouve mon ouvrage pitoyable...", a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1844, portrays a woman with a furious expression, clutching a crumpled piece of paper while a maid stands in the background. Daumier, known for his satirical social commentary, uses caricature to depict the woman's anger, perhaps in response to a negative review. The composition, with its simple lines and dramatic lighting, highlights the frustration and absurdity of the situation. This lithograph is an example of Daumier's signature style, which blended social realism with a keen eye for the humorous and the grotesque.