"And hello... looking lovely, as always!" 1839

Editor: This lithograph by Honoré Daumier, "And hello... looking lovely, as always!", presents a rather comical scene. What do you make of the exaggerated features and body language? Curator: Ah, Daumier! He saw the humor, and often the darkness, in everyday life. Notice how the man's elongated nose and eager posture contrast with the woman's demure stance. It's a snapshot of social dynamics, wouldn't you agree? Editor: I suppose so. It feels like Daumier is poking fun at the superficiality of courtship. Curator: Precisely! His lines dance between caricature and keen observation, inviting us to smile, perhaps a bit ruefully, at ourselves. It's a timeless commentary, really. Editor: That's a new perspective. I was so focused on the humor, I missed the critique. Thanks!