Les anglais chez eux: Bouquets de violettes. 1852

"Les anglais chez eux: Bouquets de violettes." (The English at Home: Bouquets of Violets) is a lithograph by French artist Paul Gavarni, created in 1852. The print, part of Gavarni's series "Masques et Visages," depicts a woman in a tattered dress and shawl, holding a basket of violets. The woman's posture and expression suggest a sense of hardship and struggle, highlighting Gavarni's social commentary on the lives of the impoverished in 19th-century Paris. The use of simple lines and shading creates a sense of realism, capturing the essence of a fleeting moment in the lives of the working class. This lithograph is currently housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.