Chap. VI: Je ne pouvais pas aller à pied (I no longer walk anywhere) 1824

"Chap. VI: Je ne pouvais pas aller à pied (I no longer walk anywhere)," created in 1824 by Victor Adam (1801-1866), depicts a scene of a man in a top hat mounting a horse with the assistance of a groom. This lithograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to Adam's ability to capture the everyday scenes of 19th-century French life with wit and charm. The title and the gentleman's pose suggest an element of humor, possibly commenting on the social status and impracticality of relying solely on horseback riding.