Pastimes 1831

"Pastimes" (1831) by Victor Adam is a lithograph that depicts a scene of everyday life in 19th-century France. The central image focuses on two soldiers mounted on horseback, while smaller vignettes surrounding the main scene illustrate various activities, such as children playing, a man working in a field, and a soldier marching. The work is characteristic of Adam's style, which often featured humorous depictions of ordinary people and their daily routines. The lithograph is a good example of the social commentary that was prevalent in art during the 19th century. The Art Institute of Chicago houses the artwork, which is 266 × 232 mm (image) and 362 × 275 mm (sheet).