Monday. Philospophy and Fried Rabit c. 19th century

Editor: This is Paul Gavarni's print "Monday. Philosophy and Fried Rabbit." The figure seems to be lost in thought, or maybe just tired. It's a simple image, but there's a melancholic feeling to it. What stands out to you in this piece? Curator: Oh, it's the eternal Monday, isn't it? We've all been there. Gavarni captures that feeling of philosophical exhaustion perfectly. The rabbit, though, hints at some small pleasure amidst the gloom, a little wink of dark humor. Perhaps he’s wondering if that rabbit was worth it. Editor: So, the title adds another layer to the interpretation? Curator: Absolutely! It’s a reminder that even philosophy can't cure the Monday blues. It's a clever observation, a shared human experience wrapped in a simple drawing. Editor: I never thought about Monday in such a poetic way before. Curator: And now you will always see it with a fried rabbit in mind.