The Private Room (third plate) 

"The Private Room (third plate)" is a striking lithograph by Jean-Louis Forain, a prominent French artist known for his satirical social commentary. The piece depicts a scene of intimate domesticity, with two women engaged in conversation, one leaning towards the other with an affectionate gesture. A man, seemingly oblivious to the women, reads a newspaper at the table, suggesting a theme of social detachment and indifference. This lithograph, executed in a loose, expressive style, exemplifies Forain's penchant for capturing the complexities of modern life through poignant observation and understated humor.