Man probeert de krant te lezen van de rug van een krantenjongen 1814

"Man probeert de krant te lezen van de rug van een krantenjongen" (Man Tries to Read the Newspaper from the Back of a Newsboy) is a satirical print from 1814 by Pierre Maleuvre. The image depicts a man desperately trying to read a newspaper held by a young newsboy. The humor lies in the extreme contortions the man makes to try to read, emphasizing the eagerness for news, even in the face of poverty. This print is a classic example of French satirical art of the 19th century, known for its wit and social commentary.