Il ne faut pas mettre le doigt ... c. 19th century

"Il ne faut pas mettre le doigt ...," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical illustration of a French proverb meaning "Don't meddle in things that don't concern you." Daumier, a prominent French artist known for his caricatures and social commentary, uses caricature to emphasize the absurdity of the man's intervention in the couple's argument. This work, created in the 19th century, is a testament to Daumier's ability to capture the nuances of social interaction through his art.