The Good Grandmother, plate 55 1835

"The Good Grandmother," plate 55 from Honoré Daumier's series "Les Gens de Justice" ("People of Justice"), depicts a scene of domestic life in 19th-century France. The lithograph, created in 1835, showcases Daumier's masterful use of line and tone to capture the intimate details of a family gathering. A young girl stands, seemingly oblivious to the scene around her, as her mother, dressed in simple clothes, performs domestic chores, and an older woman sits in a chair, while a young boy stands behind her. The scene is one of quiet contemplation and everyday life, a testament to Daumier's talent for portraying the struggles and joys of ordinary people.