L'Entrée au Musée 1808

"L'Entrée au Musée" is an anonymous 1808 hand-colored etching that depicts a crowded scene at the entrance of a museum. This satirical artwork features a variety of people dressed in the latest fashion, including men in top hats and women in elaborate dresses, all vying for entry. The artist uses exaggeration and caricature to poke fun at the social scene of the time, highlighting the absurdity of the crowded museum experience.