Gil Blas Illustré, Une Curiosité, par Alexandre Hepp 1897

"Une Curiosité" is a satirical illustration by Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, created in 1897. The work depicts a man and a woman sitting closely together in a confined space, with a third figure looking on from outside. Steinlen's use of exaggerated features and contrasting tones creates a humorous and slightly voyeuristic scene, characteristic of his style. The illustration is likely a commentary on social interactions and the dynamics of relationships in late 19th-century Paris, a period of significant social change and modernization.