"Well then, Mr. Caboulot, aren't you coming? ...it's time to go home..." 1859

Curator: This drawing by Honoré Daumier, its title translating to, "Well then, Mr. Caboulot, aren't you coming? ...it's time to go home...", seems comical yet contemplative. Look at the cross-hatching! Editor: Yes, the lithographic marks speak to the printmaking process, but the work’s setting—a hunting scene and its leisurely class—is what I see first. This is about leisure, labor, and perhaps… exploitation. Curator: The composition's simplicity draws attention to the hunter’s pose and the tree’s texture. Daumier captures a moment of waiting, using line to convey light and shadow. Editor: And that waiting is borne of privilege, isn’t it? This isn’t just about aesthetics; it's about the social dynamics of 19th-century France. The materials available for leisure. Curator: Perhaps. Either way, a study in contrasts, visually engaging in its stark presentation. Editor: Indeed. A reflection on how class shapes perception, brought to life through simple lines.