Begrafenisondernemer met pijp 1853

"Begrafenisondernemer met pijp" (Undertaker with Pipe) is a lithograph by French artist Paul Gavarni created in 1853. The artwork depicts a man, likely an undertaker, sitting on a bench outside a funeral home with a pipe in hand. The humor in the work lies in the juxtaposition of the solemnity of the funeral home with the undertaker's relaxed posture and nonchalant demeanor. Gavarni's lithograph is an example of his characteristic social commentary and keen observation of everyday life in 19th century France. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.