Kunstenaar steekt sigaar aan 1838

"Kunstenaar steekt sigaar aan" (1838) by Paul Gavarni is a lithograph depicting a humorous scene of two men on the street. One man is lighting a cigarette for another, the image is likely a satirical commentary on the lives of artists in the 19th century. The title translates to "The artist lights his cigar" and the print is part of the series "Les Artistes". The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this work. Gavarni was a renowned French artist known for his illustrations and caricatures of social life, and his work provides valuable insight into the social fabric of the 19th century.