Poor young man! Just one more letter and his moral situation would become perfectly clear, plate 1 from Sentimens Et Passionsa 1840

This lithograph, "Poor young man! Just one more letter and his moral situation would become perfectly clear", is one of the plates from Honoré Daumier's series "Sentimens Et Passions". Daumier was a prolific artist known for his satirical commentary on French society. The lithograph depicts a man kneeling and carving a message into a tree trunk, emphasizing the themes of desperation, poverty, and the power of communication. Created in 1840, this artwork reflects Daumier's keen observation of the human condition and his ability to capture the nuances of social interactions through his distinct style. The artwork is currently on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.