Oude vrouw aan de bar in een kroeg 1853

"Oude vrouw aan de bar in een kroeg" (1853) by Paul Gavarni is a lithograph depicting a woman slumped over a bar counter, surrounded by bottles and glasses. This work, part of the series "Masques et Visages," showcases Gavarni's signature style of social commentary, emphasizing the plight of women in 19th-century French society. The woman's weary expression and the surrounding bottles of alcohol suggest a life of hardship and despair. The lithograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and stands as a testament to Gavarni's keen observation of the human condition.