Inspecteur privé des travaux publics 1858

"Inspecteur privé des travaux publics" (Private Inspector of Public Works) is a lithograph by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni. The image depicts a man, likely a private detective, standing in front of a construction site with a thoughtful expression. The stark contrasts in the artwork, executed in graphite, highlight the details of the man's clothing and the building materials surrounding him. Gavarni was famous for his caricatures of Parisian life, often capturing the anxieties and challenges of urban development. This lithograph, created in 1858, exemplifies Gavarni's keen observation of social dynamics and his satirical yet insightful portrayal of the complexities of the city.