Je croyais que c'était plus amusant que ça... 1845

"Je croyais que c'était plus amusant que ça..." (I thought it was more fun than that...) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1845. Daumier was a French artist, known for his satirical works, often depicting social and political commentary through caricature. This piece, part of the series "Pastorales," humorously portrays a man struggling to water his garden, highlighting the mundane and often frustrating aspects of everyday life. The lithograph's title and the man's exhausted expression suggest the irony of leisure activities, a theme often explored in Daumier's work. The composition features a simple yet effective use of lines and shading, characteristic of Daumier's distinctive style.