Une Nouvelle connaissance 1846

"Une Nouvelle Connaissance" (A New Acquaintance) is a lithograph by the French artist Honoré Daumier, dating back to 1846. The work depicts a humorous scene of a man and woman encountering each other, with the woman holding a small dog. Daumier, known for his satirical social commentary, likely used this piece to poke fun at the social interactions of his time. Daumier's signature style, characterized by expressive lines and exaggerated features, is evident in the caricatured figures.