A Return of Youth. “Yell as much as you like, you little devil you.... my wife isn't home.... tear out my hair to your heart's content!,” plate 50 from Les beaux Jours de la vie 1845

“A Return of Youth,” plate 50 from the series *Les Beaux Jours de la Vie* (The Good Days of Life), is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1845. The image depicts a playful, domestic scene of a couple. The older man is embracing the younger woman, with a playful, almost childlike expression, suggesting a youthful energy. The woman is laughing, seemingly enjoying his affection. The title of the plate, with its accompanying quote, reflects a moment of joy and intimacy between the couple. The image is a humorous commentary on the enduring nature of love and affection, even in later years. Daumier, renowned for his satirical lithographs, captures the essence of everyday life, revealing the complexities of human emotions with a keen eye and a subtle sense of humor.