The Bluestocking's Husband. “Monsieur, my wife has been inspired since this morning: it is impossible to see her. As you can see, I have to give my full attention to the fruit of our most recent collaboration!,” plate 46 from Moeurs Conjugales 1842

"The Bluestocking's Husband," a lithograph from Honoré Daumier's series "Moeurs Conjugales" (1842), humorously depicts the plight of a husband whose wife, an aspiring writer, is completely absorbed in her work. In this satirical print, the husband is seen holding their baby and lamenting his wife’s preoccupation with her latest literary project. Daumier, known for his keen social observations, uses caricature and a witty caption to comment on the changing roles of men and women in 19th-century France. "The Bluestocking's Husband" offers a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of the time, highlighting the growing intellectual aspirations of women and their impact on traditional gender roles.