Eh bonjour! enchanté de vous rencontrer... 1840

"Eh bonjour! enchanté de vous rencontrer...," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical depiction of two bathers greeting each other in a public bath. The artist's signature, "H. Daumier," and the title of the work are handwritten in the upper right corner. Daumier's work is famous for its social commentary and caricatures of the lives of common people in 19th century France. This piece exemplifies the artist's use of exaggerated features and expressions to critique social behavior, particularly the awkwardness and humor of public baths. The image likely satirizes the social etiquette of bathing and the discomfort of a public environment. The lithograph's simple yet effective composition highlights the absurdity of the scene and its potential for social commentary, with the stark lines and contrasts further emphasizing the exaggerated figures.