Mais, monsieur, je vous assure que c'est du... veau!... 1852

"Mais, monsieur, je vous assure que c'est du... veau!..." is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1852. The artwork depicts a humorous scene of a butcher assuring a customer that the meat is veal. Daumier, a renowned French artist known for his social commentary, uses satire to critique the social and economic realities of 19th-century Parisian society. The use of lithography, a printing technique popular at the time, allowed for the mass production and distribution of Daumier's works, making them accessible to a wider audience. The artist's distinctive style, characterized by bold lines and exaggerated features, is evident in this satirical lithograph. This piece, like many others of Daumier's work, demonstrates his skill at capturing everyday life and social commentary, often depicting the struggles and injustices of the working class.