The Pleasures of Fishing. “- You are always in such a rush - Good God, we only just got here at noon and it is now only a quarter past five - Just give me a little more time, I am sure I'll end by catching one,” plate 50 from Moeurs Conjugales 1842

"The Pleasures of Fishing," a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical portrayal of a couple's fishing trip. Created in 1842 as part of his series *Moeurs Conjugales* (Marital Manners), the work depicts a husband absorbed in his fishing line while his wife, impatiently waiting under an umbrella, complains about the lack of progress. Daumier's keen observation of human nature is evident in this humorous yet poignant image that underscores the complexities of marital relationships.