Le Jour ou l'on dine chez Monsieur le Directeur... 1852

"Le Jour ou l'on dine chez Monsieur le Directeur..." is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1852. The artwork depicts a man in a suit and a woman in a dress preparing for a dinner, likely at the home of a prominent individual, as the title suggests. Daumier was known for his satirical and often humorous portrayals of everyday life in 19th-century France, often focusing on social injustices and the lives of the working class. This lithograph exemplifies Daumier's characteristic style, capturing the scene with expressive lines and nuanced shading, creating a sense of both realism and caricature.