Tu m'embêtes, mon épouse!... v'la une heure... 1843

"Tu m'embêtes, mon épouse!... v'la une heure..." (You're annoying me, my wife! It's been an hour...) is a lithograph from 1843 by Honoré Daumier, a renowned French artist. It depicts a couple and a child caught in a snowstorm, the husband expressing his annoyance at his wife's complaints. Daumier's work often satirized Parisian life, highlighting the struggles and absurdities of everyday existence. This lithograph exemplifies his signature style, employing sharp lines and exaggerated features to create a humorous yet poignant commentary on societal dynamics. "Tu m'embêtes, mon épouse..." exemplifies Daumier's mastery of social satire, capturing the frustrations and tensions within a seemingly mundane moment.