Man leest slapende vrouw voor uit de krant 1841

"Man leest slapende vrouw voor uit de krant" (Man Reads to a Sleeping Woman from the Newspaper) is a lithograph by Paul Gavarni, a French artist known for his satirical illustrations of Parisian life. This 1841 work depicts a man, obscured by a newspaper, reading aloud to a woman who has fallen asleep in a comfortable armchair. The image offers a glimpse into the domestic lives of the Parisian middle class, where leisure activities like reading were enjoyed. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Gavarni's keen observation of everyday life.