Man met pijp en plakkaat om zijn nek 1863

"Man met pijp en plakkaat om zijn nek" is a satirical etching by Felicien Rops, created in 1863. The etching depicts a man holding a pipe in his mouth and wearing a placard around his neck that reads "On demande une nourrice" (meaning "A wet nurse is needed"). The work is a commentary on social issues and a display of Rops' distinctive, dark humor, a defining element of his artistic style. The small format and the intricate detail of the etching enhance the satirical nature of the work, making it a powerful statement about the societal expectations and struggles of the time. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.