An interesting and refreshing reading, plate 3 from Croquis D'été 1854

"An interesting and refreshing reading" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, part of his series Croquis D'été from 1854. This satirical work, depicting a man reading a newspaper while a woman sits listlessly beside him in a stream, exemplifies Daumier's signature style of social commentary. The artist's keen observation of everyday life is captured in the caricatured figures, while the simple yet expressive lines of the lithograph enhance the humor of the scene. Daumier's use of lithography allowed him to quickly and effectively disseminate his social critique to a wider audience. The lithograph is held in The Art Institute of Chicago.