Drukker Liénard en zijn zoon 1882

"L'Imprimeur Liénard et Son Fils" (1882), a black and white etching by Clément Bellenger, depicts a father and son working in a printing press. The father is shown operating the press, while his son, seated beside him, carefully examines a printed sheet. This depiction of a familial trade, rendered with detail, is typical of 19th-century Realism, a style known for its focus on everyday life and the working class. The etching's composition and use of chiaroscuro highlight the figures and their activity, creating a sense of immediacy.