Un bureau d'attente d'omnibus, from Tirage Unique de Trente-Six Bois Possibly 1862 - 1920

"Un bureau d'attente d'omnibus" is a wood-engraving print by the French artist Charles Maurand from the series "Tirage Unique de Trente-Six Bois." The print, which is currently held in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a group of people waiting at a bus stop. The print was likely created sometime between 1862 and 1920, but the exact date is unknown. The artist’s use of dark lines and shadows creates a sense of realism and captures the scene of a crowded bus stop. The print also highlights the social disparities of the era, as the wealthy gentleman standing on the right contrasts with the more impoverished figures sitting on the bench.