"Memories of the People" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"Memories of the People," a lithograph by J.J. Grandville, depicts a scene of social satire. Created in 1836, the work is a black and white illustration for a publication of the works of the French poet Pierre-Jean de Béranger. The scene shows a man in military garb interacting with a woman in simple clothes, highlighting the social divisions in 19th century France. The image's detailed composition and Grandville's signature style of exaggerated features lend a humorous yet critical perspective on the issues of the time.