La pipe matinale c. 19th century

"La Pipe Matinale," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicts a man in bed smoking a pipe. Created in the 19th century, the work is a satirical commentary on the social customs of the time. Daumier's signature "H.D" appears in the lower left corner, while the title and text below provide context. The lithograph's simple, yet expressive lines and the subject's exaggerated features contribute to its humorous and critical tone, characteristic of Daumier's style.