Uitnodiging van Henri Guérard voor een diner 1883

This etching by Henri-Charles Guérard depicts a scene inside a printer's workshop, likely Guérard's own, as indicated by the title. The artist is shown working on a printing press, while a pug dog sits nearby. The scene is filled with details of the printing process, such as a list of "Celebrities Contemporaines" and a sign for "Portraits," hinting at the type of work undertaken in the shop. This work, titled "Uitnodiging van Henri Guérard voor een diner" (Invitation from Henri Guérard for a dinner), was created in 1883, capturing a moment in the daily life of a Parisian printmaker. The intimate detail and lighthearted tone make this artwork a valuable glimpse into the world of printmaking during this era.