She pleases me very much that little lady there...even though she looks like my wife 1852

Editor: This is Honoré Daumier's "She pleases me very much that little lady there...even though she looks like my wife," created around 1852. The lithograph on paper makes me think about the culture of print media. What does this work say to you? Curator: I see Daumier engaging with the burgeoning print industry, using the lithograph as a tool for social commentary. The image's power lies in its accessibility and reproducibility, reaching a wide audience. How does the mass production influence the artwork's message? Editor: That's a great point. The print medium allowed Daumier to satirize the bourgeoisie and their societal values in a readily distributable format. It's like a meme before memes! Curator: Exactly! The means of production directly affects its impact. Now, consider the labor involved in creating and distributing these prints. It speaks volumes about the socio-economic dynamics of the time. Editor: That makes me look at the print in a completely different way! Thanks for the insight.