Une expèrience culinaire c. 19th century

"Une expèrience culinaire" (A Culinary Experience) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his caricatures and social commentary. Created in the 19th century, the work depicts a family gathered around a table, their expressions suggesting a less than palatable meal. Daumier, through his satirical style, highlights the social and economic issues of the time. This humorous and slightly grotesque scene serves as a social critique, revealing the artist's keen observation of everyday life.