"I had come to London to see a royal, but I only saw the back of another person's head." from the Little Miseries of Human Life 1843

This lithograph, "I had come to London to see a royal, but I only saw the back of another person's head." from the *Little Miseries of Human Life* (1843) by J. J. Grandville, satirizes the common frustration of being unable to see the person you came to see due to a crowd. Grandville uses his signature style of exaggerated figures, creating a humorous portrayal of this everyday inconvenience. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. This print captures the essence of Grandville’s work, showcasing his keen observation of human behavior and penchant for social commentary through whimsical imagery.