Honoré Daumier Satirical Lithograph Depicting French Men Tasting and Critiquing Wine, 1841

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Daumier was a master of French satire and caricatures. In this lithograph entitled "TYPES PARISIENS NO. 1, Eh bien malin! … more Daumier was a master of French satire and caricatures. In this lithograph entitled "TYPES PARISIENS NO. 1, Eh bien malin! comment le trouvez vous celui-là! - Oui, oui, mais enfin - Oui...... oui ..... oui!" (Oh well you little rogue! how do you like this one! -Yes, yes, but at last - Yes...... yes ..... yes!), published in Le Charivari, August 27, 1841, he depicts two men tasting and critiquing wine while dining. One man seems frustrated that the other man has not liked the wines he has tasted so far (three bottles sit on their small bistro table), but he is happy that he has finally found one that meets with his companion's approval.
Daumier's initials (hD) can be found in the lower right corner.
The print is presented in a bleached wood frame and a white mat. It is in excellent condition. less