Il n'y a pas a dire, il faut que je traverse ce... bois... 1845

Honoré Daumier’s lithograph, "Il n'y a pas a dire, il faut que je traverse ce... bois...", created in 1845, showcases the artist's signature satirical style. The work depicts a man in a top hat, standing in a shadowy forest, his silhouette elongated against a moonlit sky, creating a sense of unease and loneliness. Daumier's use of stark contrasts between light and dark, and the exaggerated figure, highlights the anxieties of the time, resonating with viewers even today. The lithograph is an example of Daumier's social commentary, using humor to expose the absurdity of human behavior and societal structures.