Une Visite du 1er Janvier 1846

"Une Visite du 1er Janvier" (A Visit on New Year's Day) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1846, depicting a comical social interaction. Daumier, a renowned French artist and social commentator, was known for his satirical works that often poked fun at the upper classes and political figures. The lithograph showcases his mastery of caricature, with exaggerated features and expressive lines highlighting the discomfort of the man being greeted by the large, disheveled figure, who is in a rather awkward embrace. The scene is likely a humorous commentary on the social obligations of the day, emphasizing the awkwardness of forced interactions between individuals from different social classes.