M. Prudhomme visitant les ateliers ... c. 19th century

"M. Prudhomme visitant les ateliers à l'approche de l'exposition de peinture" (c. 19th century) is a satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier. The print depicts a wealthy art collector, M. Prudhomme, examining artwork in an artist's studio, with a sardonic caption revealing his insincere appreciation for art. Daumier's caricature captures the pretension of the upper-class art world and the shallowness of their understanding of artistic expression. His signature style of bold lines and exaggerated figures adds to the humorous effect, making this work a classic example of social commentary through visual art.