La Rencontre sous bois 1844

"La Rencontre sous bois" (1844) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his satirical and often humorous depictions of social life. The print portrays two men, one holding a walking stick and the other carrying a gun, encountering each other unexpectedly in a wooded area. Daumier's masterful use of line and shadow creates a sense of depth and suspense, capturing the fleeting moment of surprise and the contrasting personalities of the figures. This work is characteristic of Daumier's keen observation of everyday life and his ability to reveal the human condition through caricature and social commentary.