Twee Engelsen in Parijs Possibly 1822 - 1826

“Twee Engelsen in Parijs” is a satirical hand-colored etching by George Cruikshank, a prominent British caricaturist, that depicts the social and cultural differences between the English and the French. The scene shows two English gentlemen awkwardly greeting each other in a Parisian street, highlighting the perceived clumsiness of English etiquette. The humorous details and exaggerated figures, typical of Cruikshank's work, make this etching a witty commentary on the perceived differences between English and French customs in the early 19th century. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing viewers with a glimpse into the humorous social observations of the era.