A Misapprehension at the Odeon, on a Day of Drama. “- Come on, come on let's go! - I am telling you it's not finished. The curtain has gone up again and there is still Roman on the stage,” plate 4 from Croquis Pris Au Théatre par Daumier 1864

This lithograph, titled "A Misapprehension at the Odeon, on a Day of Drama," is plate four from Honoré Daumier's series "Croquis Pris Au Théatre" (1864). This series, famous for its biting social commentary, focuses on a Parisian theater during a performance. This specific plate captures a couple arguing over whether to leave or stay. The man, impatient and dressed in top hat and frock coat, is trying to drag the woman out. In contrast, the woman is clearly enjoying the play, possibly even exasperated by the man's insistence on leaving. Daumier's keen eye for detail and satirical humor makes the scene both humorous and insightful. The artwork is a testament to Daumier's mastery of lithography and his ability to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life. The image is a humorous, insightful glimpse into the often-contentious relationship between the theater and its audience.