The Concave Petitioner: The Taste of the Day, no. 33 (Le Solliciteur Concave: Le Goût du Jour, No. 33) 1817

"The Concave Petitioner: The Taste of the Day, no. 33" (1817) is an anonymous satirical print depicting a man in a deep bow, bending so much that he appears almost concave. This humorous take on etiquette likely poked fun at the exaggerated formality of social interactions in early 19th-century France. The print’s title, "The Concave Petitioner," suggests the man's servile posture and the absurdity of such exaggerated displays of respect. This satirical work provides insight into the social mores and humor of the time, highlighting the comical aspects of French society.