Zieke aap met een pijp 1834 - 1890

"Zieke aap met een pijp" (Sick Ape with a Pipe), created between 1834 and 1890, is a lithograph by Belgian artist Charles Verlat (1824–1890). This darkly humorous print depicts four apes dressed in human clothing, engaging in a scene of leisure and indulgence. The apes’ exaggerated features and attire, along with their human-like actions, create a sense of irony and satire. Verlat's work, known for its attention to detail and skillful rendering, is a notable example of animal portraiture. The lithograph’s intimate size, 198 mm in height and 246 mm in width, adds to its intriguing character.