Potentiële koper meet schilderij op van kunstenaar 1846

"Potentiële koper meet schilderij op van kunstenaar" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier from 1846. This satirical print depicts a wealthy art collector inspecting a painting, likely a landscape, with a critical eye. The artist's commentary on the pretentious nature of art collecting is apparent in the postures of the figures, with the collector's hand resting on the frame as if to measure the value of the artwork. Daumier's work, characterized by his use of caricature, often targeted social and political issues, including the hypocrisy of the bourgeoisie. This print, held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a testament to Daumier's keen observation of human nature and his satirical wit.