Ah! Mon cher monsieur, permettez de ... c. 19th century

“Ah! Mon cher monsieur, permettez de vous dire que cette année vous avez expos tout simplement un chef-d’œuvre!”, is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist, from c. 19th century. The satirical drawing is a part of a series entitled “Croquis pris au Salon” and highlights the absurdity of pretentious art collectors and artists. Daumier’s caricature style, as seen in the exaggerated features of the two figures, was well-known for its social commentary and ability to capture the absurdity of the Parisian art world. The lithograph, with its humorous observation of the art scene, uses text and imagery to make its point, and serves as an example of social satire in art.