"Jacques" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"Jacques" is a lithograph created by J.J. Grandville in 1836, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artist, born in 1803 and known for his satirical and grotesque style, captures a poignant scene. A woman in a simple dress pleads with a stern, top-hatted man as a sick man lies in a bed. The depiction, filled with sharp lines and dramatic light contrasts, evokes a sense of social commentary and the struggles of the poor in 19th-century France. Grandville's work is a testament to his talent for conveying emotions and social injustices through his distinctive, often humorous, illustrations.