Morning (Le Matin) 1695 - 1705

"Morning" (Le Matin), an etching by Claude Simpol, is a detailed depiction of daily life in a 17th century household. The scene showcases various activities: a man is being shaved, a woman combs a young girl's hair, and a baby sleeps in a cradle. The artist captures a sense of domesticity and the rhythm of a typical day, highlighting the importance of family and routine in French society during this time. This etching is a fine example of the genre of genre scenes, a popular artistic subject matter in the 17th and 18th centuries.