The mouse trap 1872

Alexandre Antigna's 1872 engraving "The Mouse Trap" depicts a scene of innocent amusement. A young girl, her face partly obscured by a white bonnet, leans forward, her finger poised above a small box, while another child, a boy, watches intently. In the foreground, a dead mouse lies on the table, a silent testament to the children's success in setting the trap. The artist's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and curiosity, inviting viewers to contemplate the simple pleasures of childhood.