Vrouw leest brieven uit bureauladen van haar man 1842

"Vrouw leest brieven uit bureauladen van haar man" is a lithograph by Paul Gavarni, a prominent French caricaturist, created in 1842. The image depicts a woman examining letters from her husband's desk drawers, highlighting the societal anxieties surrounding marital trust and privacy in 19th-century Europe. Gavarni’s detailed portrayal captures the woman's focused expression and the domestic setting, engaging viewers in a commentary on the complexities of relationships and the evolving role of women in society.